Manager, Research Operations - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Cedars Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

377d • $48 - $79

About The Position

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all of our patients with cancer! Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research! The Manager, MN Research Operations is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and controlling the daily operations of the research department. Assures all program development related to clinical trials within the research department follows the guidelines mandated by federal and local requirements including FDA research regulations. Builds and manages a team of highly skilled and efficient clinical research staff in an effort to assure compliance with regulatory agencies and with the ultimate goal of increasing enrollment on clinical trials. Is responsible for developing and implementing a program to train and mentor new clinical research staff, as well as providing ongoing education through focused in-services and recurrent meetings. Implements a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) program throughout the cancer institute. Serves as the resource for sponsor, cooperative group, and federal audits and is available to investigators and the research staff for routine and for-cause audit preparation and assistance and is responsible for developing and maintaining working instructions, document templates, and guidelines for the conduct of cancer clinical trials and other research. Completes assigned projects related to clinical research infrastructure development that will include, but not limited to, cancer research radiology core services, research laboratory efficiencies, research pharmacy infrastructure, and will participate in the prioritization and scientific review of cancer protocols. Oversees the CTMS to assure utility, accuracy, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field required.
• Master's Degree in Science or related field preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA Healthcare Provider Certified.
• 5 years Clinical Research Experience.
• 2 years Supervisory level experience.
• 2 years Grant proposal development and submission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and control daily operations of the research department.
• Ensure compliance with federal and local requirements including FDA research regulations.
• Build and manage a team of clinical research staff.
• Develop and implement training and mentoring programs for new clinical research staff.
• Provide ongoing education through focused in-services and recurrent meetings.
• Implement a comprehensive quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) program.
• Serve as a resource for sponsor, cooperative group, and federal audits.
• Develop and maintain working instructions, document templates, and guidelines for cancer clinical trials.
• Complete projects related to clinical research infrastructure development.
• Oversee the Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) for utility, accuracy, and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Comprehensive health benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree