Research Program Manager (Statewide)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Research Program Manager (Statewide)

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department

CINJ - OHRS Clinical-CRC

Overview

RUTGERSCANCERINSTITUTE**VISION,** MISSION, ANDCOREVALUES**:**

VISION:

Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.

MISSION:

Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.

CORE**VALUES:**

Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge

Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection

Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge

Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions

Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Program Manager within the Office of Human Research Services (OHRS) at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.

The primary purpose of the Research Program Manager (Statewide) is to establish workflows and processes to support high-quality clinical research activities throughout designated region of the Rutgers Oncology service line and serve as a liaison between the local sites and the Office of Human Research Services.

This individual is responsible for planning, supervising and monitoring the daily work of all research staff supporting these activities assuring that all clinical research conducted within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines as well as applicable Institutional, State and Federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, this position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives established by the leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for the supervision of day-to-day statewide clinical research operations. Serves as primary contact for all protocol related requests.
• Provides support and guidance consistent with staff needs as indicated by written evaluation and consultation with management and providers. Evaluates performance addressing both qualitative and quantitative aspects of performance; identifies strengths and areas that need improvement as indicated on written evaluation.
• Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming and safe environment for research participants. Implements processes that are patient centered and meet/exceed needs. Drives collaboration with leadership, including physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provides coverage within designated territory as appropriate. Performs abstraction of data from source records in human subject charts (i.e., laboratory or diagnostic test results, surgical/radiation treatments delivered, adverse drug reactions, etc); abstraction of data from publications, or data collection from outside physician offices.
• Training and development of staff. Regularly plans, schedules, and attends in-service meetings and other training events that will enhance/maintain research skills.
• Conducts Quality Assurance audits. Performs regular audits of assigned team to ensure that the data collected is completed and accurate and to ensure that the research project, database or protocol is carried out as outlined.
• Works collaboratively with physician colleagues, nurses, nurse coordinators, pharmacy, reception staff, and all members of the Office of Human Research Services, Advanced Practice Nurses, appropriate hospital and laboratory staff to ensure that services are coordinated and delivered to patients in a timely manner.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

30S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

105763.000

Mid Range Salary

133789.000

Maximum Salary

161814.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or a related field.
• Five (5) years of oncology research experience required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a clinical research environment required.
• Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.

Certifications/Licenses

• American Heart Association: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires flexibility in scheduling.
• Working knowledge of DHHS, FDA, OHRP, NIH, GCP, HIPPA, IRB and other applicable guidelines.
• Must be detail oriented, have excellent organizational skills, be proficient in computer applications (Word, Excel, Oncore™), possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to maximize resources and be resourceful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
• Supervision in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Association of Clinical Research Professional (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (CCRC) certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:** Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT**:** Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

26ST1858

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Downtown New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least five (5) years of oncology research experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or a related field or the equivalent experience, education and/or training?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a clinical research environment?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• List of Professional References (contact Info)