Medical College of Wisconsin · 4 hours ago
Cancer Center Community Outreach/Engagement Program Manager I
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThe Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking a Cancer Center Community Outreach/Engagement Program Manager I to manage clinical trial initiatives within the Herma Heart Institute. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing a team of Clinical Research Coordinators, and developing policies and procedures to support research activities.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Act as a resource for investigators and support staff on clinical pre-trial functions, including budget development, contract negotiations, IRB applications, FDA regulations, and grant development. Advise department study investigators and support staff on administrative and regulatory aspects of human subject research
Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and organizational tools to ensure compliance with MCW, state and federal standards. May act as a liaison between the primary investigator (PI) and sponsors on regulatory quality control and quality assurance matters
Manage data systems supporting research activities. Correspond with IRBs as needed
Partner with the business manager in the development and management of clinical research budgets. Maintain understanding of the research project budgetary requirements
Manage Clinical Research Coordinator team within Herma Heart Institute. Recruit and train clinical research staff, nurses, and clinical research coordinators; develop and implement standardized expectations for all subordinates; assess, monitor and evaluate workload and performance
Mentor and direct staff to achieve research goals
Act as a liaison between internal and external clinical research operations teams. Work closely with other departments and external agencies to advance the Herma Heart Institute research goals and initiatives
Develop, implement and monitor clinical research activities. Implement and conduct quality control processes to ensure the highest data and research standards
Develop clinical review data review plan and check specifications. Utilize quality improvement tools and statistical process control to facilitate improvement of systems and processes
Perform as a study coordinator for select projects
Document clinical research activities. Generate monthly updates on activities and annual reports on research accomplishments
Facilitate timely review and processing of research study proposals. Assemble ad hoc committees as needed
Support investigator and staff access to research core resources via the Children’s Research Institute and the CTSI of Southeastern Wisconsin
Partner during the transition of basic science or translational research into clinical practice
Remain informed about developments and innovations in the field of pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology research, research tools, and techniques
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Minimum Required Experience: 6 years
Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, innovative thinking, computer and writing skills
Preferred
Preferred Education: Master's Degree in a scientific field or healthcare management
Preferred Experience: 6 years of direct clinical research coordination and operations experience
Preferred Certification / Licensure(s): CCRC or CCRP required. CITI training required within 90 days of hire
Benefits
Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
Company
Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin is a school in Milwaukee.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$22.7MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationNational Institutes of HealthPaula and Rodger Riney Foundation
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2022-08-25Grant· $5.9M
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