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Current UC San Diego and UC San Diego Health Sciences employees who apply by 10/16/2023 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting. All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/23/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Moores Cancer Center and remote.
DESCRIPTION
The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 54 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI).
These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center’s mission of reducing cancer’s burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees includingopportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.
MCC’s mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values – Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.
The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.
Reporting directly to the Executive Administrative Director of the Moores Cancer Center CTO, the Assistant Director, Clinical Trial Activation coordinates study activation efforts within the MCC Clinical Trials Office and provides leadership over specialists supporting UCSD-authored, multi-site Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs).
Responsible for leadership of activation processes and coordination across CTO, MCC and UCSD departments and teams. Collaborates with MCC CTO Leadership, the Executive Administrative Director, Disease Team Leaders and Principal Investigators (PIs) to define needs and optimize CTO services for activation and IIT support. Identifies and leads implementation of cross-departmental improvements to streamline end-to-end activation timelines and track cycle time improvements for each function involved in activation. Serves as ultimate escalation point for activation challenges and defines solutions to resolve barriers for activation.
Directs service development and develops expertise of team members involved and directly responsible for the development and management of Investigator Initiated Trials. Provides guidance to team members and Principal Investigators (PIs) for development, activation and ongoing management of multi-site IITs.
Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.
Supervises staff responsible for working with departments, staff, patients and families in using clinical research techniques. May assume full responsibility for the research in delegated studies. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the processes by which to attain them. Supervises daily operations, and performance requirements. Has full oversight for staffing, performance management, and programmatic workflow of project.
Accountable for reports and performance / timelines for clinical trial activation to CTO and MCC leadership, including recommendations and implementation of process improvements.
As a recognized research expert, applies comprehensive knowledge of clinical research protocols and processes to lead the most complex projects of critical impact.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Eleven (11) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus seven (7) years of related experience/training.
Expert knowledge of clinical research practices and philosophy and expert ability to translate clinical research philosophy into business best practices in a trial setting. Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Expert project management skills. Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to lead multiple complex, high impact projects and teams. Anticipates and effectively handles change.
Expert critical thinking skills to challenge conventional practices, adapt established methods for improved uses, pursue ongoing system improvement, create novel solutions to problems, and evaluate new concepts as potential solutions to existing problems.
Highly developed communication skills; including verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Clear and concise communicator. Expert ability to influence and negotiate.
Highly skilled interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, mentoring and leadership with other team members. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of organization.
Proficient ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Expert knowledge of clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
Experience making innovative contributions to clinical trials management and study patient recruitment. Expert knowledge of clinical trials components including statistics, study methodology, informed consent, eligibility, and adverse events. Demonstrated success and skill at researching, analyzing, and evaluating information for preparation of clinical research protocols.
Strong leadership skills with experience addressing diverse problems that affect the unit’s resources and management.
Expert experience in research protocol start up procedures, including: study feasibility, study activation and IRB processes, and qualification procedures
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Expert knowledge of clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $87,000 – $202,600 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $41.67 – $97.03
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational – or “bench-to-bedside” – research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
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Posted: 10/26/2023
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
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