As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years. The University of Washington's Division of Medical Oncology's includes 41 faculty members located at the UW Medical Center, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Over the past 25 years, members of the Division have developed the world's leading bone marrow transplant program. In addition, members of the Division have made substantial contributions to many other areas of cancer treatment, including the use of tumor vaccines, cellular therapy for cancer, antibody-based treatments, and novel forms of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. Our Division is deeply committed to maintaining its position as one of the leading centers for research and treatment of cancer in the world. The Division of Medical Oncology has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Lead Research Coordinator. This position will provide research coordination and clinical trials management to the Sarcoma Research Program. At any given time, there will be approximately 30 active clinical research trials and anywhere from 5 to 10 trials in the process of being activated. This position will oversee all aspects of study coordination, including assisting with informed consent, order placement, protocol compliance, patient visits, and billing compliance. This position will be responsible for management of multiple comprehensive trials, and the mentorship of junior staff. In addition, this position will have knowledge of and represent the assigned clinical trials to the three Cancer Consortium partner institutions: the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and the University of Washington. This position will include management of phases I-IV industry, investigator-led, and NIH sponsored research studies. Position Complexities: This position is required to use independent judgement, leadership, and knowledge of the academic clinical trial operations processes to effectively facilitate work flow, and promote a collaborative work environment. This position will maintain dynamic communication with study investigators, research staff, numerous University departments, clinical trial participants, SCCA departments, FHCRC departments, federal agencies, and industry partners. This position may be responsible for independently designing and implementing multiple research projects to test the hypotheses in human subjects and facilitate laboratory correlative work. This position is supervised by and reports to the Research Manager for the Sarcoma Program. This position will work with minimal supervision in performing assignments, and will work closely with the Research Manager, Research Coordinators, Regulatory Coordinators, and Fiscal Analysts in making decisions within University Guidelines, and ensuring that all work is carried out in a timely and efficient manner. This position is constantly required to integrate information from multiple sources to ensure that all clinical trials are maintaining appropriate conduct, and meet the requirements of the University, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health and the study sponsor. This position requires independent decision making on all aspects of clinical trial management. This position is required to coordinate efforts across the Alliance partners, including UWMC, FHCRC, SCCA, and Harborview, as needed. This position will have consistent contact and interactions with clinical trial participants. This position interacts with representatives from pharmaceutical companies, health care providers, and terminally ill patients in a manner that well-represents the University of Washington and its associated institutions. This position is also responsible for, in collaboration with the Research Manager, organizing and facilitating sponsor-initiated, FDA-initiated, and institution-initiated audits of study data. Position Dimensions and Impact to the University: The mission statement of the University of Washington Medical Center states that the Medical Center serves as a research resource, providing an environment in which clinical research may be conducted. This position is essential to that mission. This position provides significant contributions to research development, implementation and analysis for the Sarcoma Program in the Division of Oncology. It is responsible for overseeing the management of up to 15 clinical trials, the majority of which provide significant financial support for the Division of Oncology. Duties & Responsibilities: This position must be able to work independently on multiple research projects without benefit of written policies or procedures. This position requires daily interaction with pharmaceutical sponsors, physicians, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, other health care personnel (e.g. nurses, patient care coordinators, insurance companies), and patients. Up to 10 projects will be in progress simultaneously, with the expectation of additional projects in the future. Research Patient Management Clinical Research Development and Leadership Specific activities associated with the clinical research and development management include: Protocol Development and Management Analysis and Reporting Other Duties As Assigned Lead Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. REQUIREMENTS: Additional Requirements: Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Fast-paced office environment, with a high volume of often-complex projects. The work is deadline driven and requires rapid and frequent communications, not only between individuals, but also by computer and/or telephone for much of the day. Projects may require travel between affiliate locations to facilitate study start-up communication or grant funded projects. Work week regularly exceeds 40 hours per week. The position is located in a clinical and research environment that is located at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed. |