RN Oncology Clinical Research Manager

Newport News, Virginia

Overview
The Oncology Clinical Research Manager is responsible for leading and managing all RN and non-RN research coordinators across the oncology research program within the Riverside Cancer Care Network. The Oncology Clinical Research Manager also manages all regulatory coordinators within teh cancer network research program. Works closely with the Principal Investigator for Research, Director of Research, Service Line Administrator and Service Line Chief to ensure safety and meet all regulatory, clinical quality and financial requirements of the program. Supports feasibility assessments and leads study protocol review and study implementation in keeping with the strategic focus of the Cancer Service Line, Riverside Cancer Network and Riverside Health System. Functions as the clinical expert to manage and lead the clinical research endeavors for Riverside. Collaborates closely with physicians, service line leadership and operational areas for protocol selection and appropriate, targeted growth of the research program. This leader will develop and manage study budgets and contracts fro the program. Ensures the research program operates in compliance with principles of Good Clinical Practice and applicable federal, state and local guidelines for research. Responsible for enlisting and maintaining patients on research protocols via direct care coordination or support of other assigned staff responsible for direct care management.

What you will do

• Initiates new trials
• Manages quality, safety and clinical accuracy of existing trails.
• Manage Research Coordinators and Regulatory Coordinators across all sites.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with Principal Investigators and physicians.
• Ensures regulatory requirements are met.
• Supports direct clinical research activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, BSN (Required)

Experience

• 2 years 2 years experience in research required. (Required)
• 2 years Oncology research preferred. (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Strong oncology research experience, strong oncology regulatory experience, knowledge of managing regulatory requirements to include: FWAs, NCI experience, pharmaceutical experience, reviewing of consents and making changes as appropriate.
• Expertise in managing audits to include preparation, site visits, interacting with auditors.
• Ability to mentor and be a resourse to all oncology staff, to include onboarding new team members.
• Ability to manage data submissions per specific study timelines and accurate data entry.
• Strong experience in managing and tracking research finances for each specific study, strong written and verbal communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Oncology Nurse - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation OCN (Preferred)
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals CCRC, ACRP or Certified Clinical Research Professional within 1 Year(Required)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Department of Health Professions Upon Hire(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.