Manager of Research Processing Laboratory

McKesson

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About The Position

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission. Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day. Our Mission People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world. As the Manager of the Processing Laboratory you are responsible for the Processing Laboratory operations for oncology clinical trials, including direct supervision and development of staff, adherence to standard operating procedures and reporting date to internal and external groups. You will manage performance and professional development of the Processing Laboratory team. You will create, monitor, document and follow departmental SOPs, Work Instructions and corporate guidelines. You will ensure proper safety, operations and maintenance of laboratory equipment. You will educate and train staff on how to read and utilize laboratory manuals. You will oversee the high-level medical laboratory processing procedures of specimens received on patients enrolled in clinical trials. You will confirm inventory and evaluate the acquisition of study supplies and source documents necessary for obtaining pharmacology samples prior to patient treatment. You will ensure expert processing and shipping of bone marrow samples according to lab instructions provided by the study sponsor. You will ensure expert processing and shipping of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by the study sponsor. You will confirm accurate records, including freezer sample logs and sample acquisition and shipping. You will verify the scheduling of appropriate courier for sample shipments. You will ensure adequate supplies of dry ice are available for all shipments. You will assist staff with responding to queries generated from study sponsors or contract labs regarding patient/sample data. You will partner with Centennial Medical Center (CMC) Laboratory leadership as needed regarding labs for research patients. You will partner with Tennessee Oncology Laboratory leadership as needed regarding labs for research patients. You will lead the development of tools, processes and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work in the Processing Laboratory. You will prepare reports for leadership, sponsors, CROs and other individuals/groups as needed. You will meet with investigators, study monitors, and others in coordinating study logistics; participate in staff meetings, site initiation and other meetings which will impact the delivery of quality research and compliance. You will receive and triage information requests; research and provide information where appropriate.

Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree
• The ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability using clinical trial databases, electronic data capture, MS Access or Excel
• Resourceful with heightened analytical abilities and problem solving skills in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, detailed-oriented and meticulous.
• Clinical and/or scientific experience in a research setting required
• Management experience required

Nice To Haves

• Clinical and/or Scientific experience in a research setting specifically with working with profiling preferred
• Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Processing Laboratory operations for oncology clinical trials, including direct supervision and development of staff, adherence to standard operating procedures and reporting date to internal and external groups.
• Manage performance and professional development of the Processing Laboratory team.
• Create, monitor, document and follow departmental SOPs, Work Instructions and corporate guidelines.
• Ensure proper safety, operations and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Educate and train staff on how to read and utilize laboratory manuals.
• Oversee the high-level medical laboratory processing procedures of specimens received on patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Confirm inventory and evaluate the acquisition of study supplies and source documents necessary for obtaining pharmacology samples prior to patient treatment.
• Ensure expert processing and shipping of bone marrow samples according to lab instructions provided by the study sponsor.
• Ensure expert processing and shipping of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic and all other samples according to instructions provided by the study sponsor.
• Confirm accurate records, including freezer sample logs and sample acquisition and shipping.
• Verify the scheduling of appropriate courier for sample shipments.
• Ensure adequate supplies of dry ice are available for all shipments.
• Assist staff with responding to queries generated from study sponsors or contract labs regarding patient/sample data.
• Partner with Centennial Medical Center (CMC) Laboratory leadership as needed regarding labs for research patients.
• Partner with Tennessee Oncology Laboratory leadership as needed regarding labs for research patients.
• Lead the development of tools, processes and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work in the Processing Laboratory.
• Prepare reports for leadership, sponsors, CROs and other individuals/groups as needed.
• Meet with investigators, study monitors, and others in coordinating study logistics; participate in staff meetings, site initiation and other meetings which will impact the delivery of quality research and compliance.
• Receive and triage information requests; research and provide information where appropriate.

Benefits

• We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.
• For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
• As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.
• In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees