Oncology Clinical Research Supervisor

Department Overview

The mission of the Knight Clinical Research Management organization is to support the conduct of translational clinical research aimed at improving the lives of people and families with cancer by applying innovative strategies for cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment.  The support is provided through proactive, high quality and efficient study management in compliance with federal regulations and local policies and procedures. This fast-paced and intense research environment requires complex clinical research studies involving a very vulnerable and sick population. This position is responsible for assisting the Oncology Clinical Research Manager as a leading member of the research team in the overall conduct of clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice and for tracking and complying with clinical trial performance benchmarks, patient safety, staff development and training, and financial goals.

Function/Duties of Position

Position Summary:

 

The Oncology Clinical Research Supervisor will lead clinical research activities within their designated OHSU Knight Cancer Institute clinical research program(s).  Their responsibilities may include supervising employees in the clinical research organization. They may assist the Manager with clinical research finance duties, and may participate in program development activities.  In support of these activities, the Clinical Research Supervisor is involved in continual process improvement to further the efficiency and effectiveness of the clinical research organization. 

 

The Clinical Research Supervisor is responsible for facilitating a caring and compassionate patient-focused experience and serves as a liaison between investigators and industry partners as well as other stakeholders within the institution.

 

Key responsiblities: 

• Study Coordination 
• Team Supervision
• Disease Group Program Development
• Fiscal Management

Required Qualifications

Education and experience: 

 

Bachelor's and 4 years of relevant experience OR

8 years of relevant experience, which must include at least 2 years clinical research experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong understanding of clinical research requirements with regard to staffing, systems and processes
• Ability to lead a group, serve as a mentor and/or facilitator, and create a positive work environment
• Ability to ensure and deliver a customer service orientation that translates into timely and reliable support to staff, investigators, sponsor partners and other customers
• Ability to set appropriate priorities and manage time
• Excellent communication skills; ability to express and document ideas clearly and concisely in written communications; able to champion personal perspective while maintaining the ability to listen, comprehend, and adjust, when required, to other points of view
• Self-starter with ability to work independently but collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities
• Energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Solution-oriented approach to issues
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
• Deep knowledge and experience with FDA, ICH GCP and other regulatory guidelines that govern clinical research
• Working knowledge of Access, EPIC, and/or Oracle
• Clinical research certification (SoCRA, ACRP)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]