Director of Clinical Research Operations - Texas Oncology

Texas Oncology/Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center is looking for a Director of Clinical Research to join our team!  This position is located at our Medical City offices in Dallas.This is a full-time Monday - Friday position with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Mary Crowley Cancer Research is an early phase clinical research center performing a vital role in the cancer research field.  Established in 1992 with a focus to expand patient treatment options through the study of molecular mechanisms of cancer, we offer advanced cancer patients access to clinical trials containing the latest investigational gene-targeted and immune therapies.

Why work for us?  

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology/Mary Crowley Research Center in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Director of Clinical Research do?  

This is a senior-level exempt management position- Works collaboratively with the ED and Principal Investigators providing strategic oversight of the research program. Develops, directs, implements and evaluates research strategies while coordinating with other departments within the organization that impact all aspects of the clinical trial. Functioning at a highly strategic level, provides leadership and guidance in the development of new processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizational strategic outcomes for clinical trials resulting in the success of the research program. Provides oversight of research processes, SOPs and policies. Responsibilities include overseeing the financial matters of the department, supervising research staff, training and mentoring, providing or facilitating research continuing education activities, and engaging staff in research initiatives and activities. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures(SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:  

• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director and Principal Investigators providing strategic oversight of the research program.
• Develops, directs, implements and evaluates research strategies while coordinating with other departments within the organization that impact all aspects of the clinical trial.
• Oversees Network research program operations and all research staff to ensure that Network research site and locations are in compliance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Coordinates the preparation and implementation of a Network research budget and financial reporting system, to include all sites and locations of research.
• Collaborates with senior management in the development of accrual targets and financial objectives.
• Develops accountability standards for all locations to ensure that accrual targets and financial objectives are achieved.
• Prepares research financial reports for the Executive director, Finance manager, Joint policy board, and executive committee.
• Functioning at a highly strategic level, provides leadership and guidance in the development of new processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of organizational strategic outcomes for clinical trials resulting in the success of the research program.
• Functions as a liaison between corporate research operations, research committees, and practice research sites to communicate research initiatives, opportunities and issues.
• Provides oversight of research processes, SOPs and policies.
• Responsibilities include supervising research staff, training and mentoring, providing or facilitating research continuing education activities, and engaging staff in research initiatives and activities. Responsible for encouraging and maintaining research focus for practice working with physicians and leadership to grow and maintain the research program.
• Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, research committee, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.
• Responsible to promote or market research program to the practice, community and referring physicians.
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The ideal candidate for the Director of Clinical Research will have the following background and experience:    

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Education/Training – Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Business Experience – Minimum of 7 years’ experience in clinical research, preferably in oncology required.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in a clinical research setting is preferred.
• Registered Nurses require current licensure in the state of practice.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills –

• Strong leadership skills, ability to manage in matrix environment.
• Excellent communication skills, strong ability to multitask, strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, windows, excel etc.
• Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.
• Specific knowledge of all aspects of clinical research – ability to read, analyze and interpret technical items such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents, ability to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trials. Basic knowledge of financial management to include budgeting and contracting, understanding of site financials including revenue cycle.

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Traditional office environment Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40lbs. 　 (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)