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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center (MCA)





Department:
SOM KC Cancer Center Administration
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Masonic Cancer Alliance

Position Title:
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator - Cancer Center (MCA)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator works collaboratively with Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) member sites and multidisciplinary teams, research, and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of complex clinical research. This position manages assigned clinical research studies by supervising a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Monitors participants' progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participates in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.

*This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after 6 months. Incumbent will work remotely and on campus based on a set departmental schedule based on management approval and must reside in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.*

**This position will require travel up to 20% to member sites.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KUCC) is the region's only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center where patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

• Under the direction of the KUCC-MCA MU NCORP principal investigator evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials.
  
• Assist MCA clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit electronic case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.
  
• Assure that clinical trial is conducted in accordance with all KUMC and other regulatory requirements.
  
• Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
  
• Prepare documents for distribution to MCA sites regarding eligibility and training for new trials.
  
• Assist clinical staff with understanding study procedures, as outlined in the protocol, reporting protocol deviations and developing corrective and preventive plans as needed.
  
• Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.
  
• Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits. Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
  
• Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager, including KUCC disease working group meetings and national NCTN meetings.
  
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR.
  
• As requested, facilitate monitoring visits, reviews and audits. Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
  
• Coordinate closely with the Research Institute and Human Research Protection Program and have a significant working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
  
• Assesses feasibility of research protocol including appropriate patient population, budget and specific needs for the study if inclusion of MCA sites.
  
• Assist Principal Investigators with internal and external funding application submissions.
  

Required Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree plus six years related work experience OR an equivalent combination of relevant post secondary education and work experience that equals at least 8 years.

Certification: Research certification required such as Socra, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Work Experience:

• Demonstrated advanced understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
  
• Demonstrated advanced understanding of statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
  
• In-depth knowledge of study budgets, contracts, and grant applications.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in relevant field.

Skills:

• Cooperative trial experience and/or strong oncology background.
  
• Attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
  
• Communication skills both written and verbal.
  
• Computer skills ie: MSO Suite: Outlook, Windows, Excel and Word.
  

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
  
• Cover Letter
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$65,000.00 - $99,000.00
Minimum
$65,000.00
Midpoint
$82,000.00
Maximum
$99,000.00



Application Instructions:

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Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.



About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.



Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement



The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination




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