Manager of Research Blood Cancer

Sarah Cannon Research Institute•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

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 Research Manager you are responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the facility’s research program, including, but not limited to, fiscal management, study and site operations, and oversight of day to day operations. You will oversee clinical trial-related activities completed/performed by the research staff to ensure completeness and accuracy as well as adherence to federal and state guidelines. You will problem solve clinical situations along with the research staff and the management team as they arise. You will assess the organizational processes associated with trial execution and identifies ways to improve and streamline internal procedures. You will plan, facilitate, and present trial management issues and data status updates at internal and external meetings. You will provide oversight, leadership, and direction in the management and execution of trials. You will assess quality of data and performance of clinical trials and develops action plans to address performance gaps. You will manage, monitor, and operate within allowed budget. You will review of all program billing outcomes and for working with billing staff and Sarah Cannon in addressing issues impacting financial outcomes and patient billing experience. You will work to ensure successful implementation of the EMR and optimization of clinic processes related to OncoEMR implementation to support clinic outcomes and patient experience. You will promote communication and accountability between staff and physicians. You will monitor billing colleagues and services, provides financial reports and completes financial analysis to determine areas for improvement in financial outcomes. You will maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars. You will enhance operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing innovation of quality of care. You will oversee all aspects of patient treatment associated with trial execution, including enrollment, patient consent, lab work, data entry, and drug storage/distribution. You will keep the executive team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to trial operations and the overall clinic and you will meets frequently with all investigators. Assists in developing and executing internal and external strategies. Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, development, and termination of colleagues, as necessary.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree is required
Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP
Must be able to read, understand and comply with research protocols
Experience using clinical trial databases, electronic data capture, MS Access and MS Excel

Nice To Haves

Oncology experience preferred
Experience in clinical trials research

Responsibilities

Overall leadership and direction of the facility’s research program, including fiscal management, study and site operations, and oversight of day-to-day operations.
Oversee clinical trial-related activities completed by research staff to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to federal and state guidelines.
Problem-solve clinical situations with research staff and the management team.
Assess organizational processes associated with trial execution and identify improvements.
Plan, facilitate, and present trial management issues and data status updates at meetings.
Provide oversight, leadership, and direction in the management and execution of trials.
Assess data quality and performance of clinical trials and develop action plans.
Manage, monitor, and operate within the allowed budget.
Review program billing outcomes and work with billing staff to address financial issues.
Ensure successful implementation of EMR and optimization of clinic processes related to OncoEMR.
Promote communication and accountability between staff and physicians.
Monitor billing colleagues and services, provide financial reports, and complete financial analysis.
Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars.
Enhance operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing innovation or quality of care.
Oversee all aspects of patient treatment associated with trial execution, including enrollment, patient consent, lab work, data entry, and drug storage/distribution.
Keep the executive team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to trial operations and the overall clinic.
Meet frequently with all investigators.
Assist in developing and executing internal and external strategies.
Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, training, development, and termination of colleagues, as necessary.