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Department:

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

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Clinical Trials Project Management

Position Title:

Project Manager, Cell Therapy- Cancer Center

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Project Manager manages cell and gene therapy clinical trial portfolio overseen by the Cancer Center. Responsible for overseeing administrative aspects of cell and gene therapy clinical trials from initial trial intake through closeout. This position will develop and oversee processes of the cell and gene therapy trial program specific requirements, reporting and resource development across multidisciplinary teams.

The Project Manager ensures that all clinical and departmental operations are conducted according to the mission of the Cancer Center and University of Kansas Medical Center to achieve excellence in clinical activities in the delivery of patient care and services.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor\'s degree in science or health care related field.
• Must have research certification such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or other related research certification or RN.

Work Experience:

• Four years of clinical research experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for direct clinical research experience.
• A minimum of two years oncology experience required. Medical/Nursing school training may be substituted for clinical/oncology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master\'s or higher degree in life sciences or healthcare field

Skills:

• Must be proficient in medical terminology.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Superb attention to detail skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology concepts as they relate to oncology patients.
• Must have clinical background and knowledge.
• Previous experience working in healthcare and customer service-related settings.
• Knowledge of clinical research databases and software.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Record charting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as evidence by application materials.
• Experience adhering to guidelines regarding transparent and honest reporting of confidential and sensitive patient information.
• Proficiency in PC operations and software applications such as MS Outlook, Windows, Excel and Word

Job Duties Outlined:

Serves as a clinical operations contact for cell and gene therapy trials with internal and external stakeholders. Works with the Site Development and Project Management teams to conduct feasibility and Pre-Site Selection Visits, assess and develop Cell and Gene portfolio for Cancer and Non-Cancer diagnosis, Disease Working Group oversight in conjunction with Cancer Project Manager, workflow policies and procedures, as needed to meet goals.

Tracks all study startup procedures for new cell and gene therapy studies proposed to the Cancer Center, startup committee review, including regulatory, budget and contract aspects. Ensure time ines are measured and deliverables are met as applicable.

Reviews protocols with clinical teams to determine resource type. Support research teams in identifying logistics, priorities and resources of cell and gene trials by assisting in drafting workflows and applicable documents. Ensure potential study risks are escalated to the attention of leadership when appropriate.

Develops working practice guidelines and processes for the conduction of study procedures in collaboration with multiple disciplines as applicable. Develops communication plans to research and clinical teams related to cell and gene therapy trials.

Manages the Cell and Gene Therapy Disease Working Group by preparing agendas and facilitating meetings, and reports.

Manages and/or assist in study pipeline and prepare and present prospective trials to the Executive Review Committee (ERC). Actively participate in Project Management, Site Development, Departmental, Coordinator, Team and Staff meetings as applicable.

Support upper management through the use of effective tracking tools to provide consistent and accurate project status. Participate in Ad hoc projects as assi