Director of Clinical Research

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes - 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers 
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

Minnesota Oncology is seeking a Medical Oncology Research Director.  This senior-level management position will work collaboratively with the Administrative and Physician Leadership teams to lead and provide strategic oversight of the organization’s research program.  They will develop, direct, implement and evaluate research strategies while coordinating with other departments within the organization that impact all aspects of the clinical trials. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Network and Sarah Canon Research Institute’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Network’s Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Physician Executives and Principal Investigators providing strategic oversight of the research program.
• Act as a Dyad to the Research Medical Director and Scientific Research Officer
• Develops, directs, implements and evaluates research strategies while coordinating with other departments within the organization that impact all aspects of the clinical trial.
• Oversee the organization’s research program operations and all research staff to ensure that Network research site and locations are following USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Coordinates the preparation and implementation and management of the research budget and financial reporting system, to include all sites and locations of research.
• Collaborate with senior management in the development of clinical trials 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 team, Joint policy board, and executive committee. 
• Functioning at a highly strategic level providing 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.
• Leads a Growing Team of 20 FTE

SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE

$150,000 - $190,000 annually

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. 
• Minimum of 7 years experience in clinical research, preferably in oncology required. 
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience leading teams in a cross-functional, clinical research setting is preferred.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Traditional office environment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. Regular Travel in the Twin Cities area expected. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20lbs. 

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.