PS Program Manager

PS Program Manager

Job Summary

The Huntsman Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager of Clinical Research. This role is responsible for the oversight of departmental training, mentorship, and quality and compliance in relation to departmental policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for management of all training materials for onboarding new employees, continuous training for current employees, and serving as a mentor for these roles as they support clinical research functions within the CTO and Research enterprise. This position will also assist with the oversight of all departmental policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current practices, are up to date, clearly communicated, and consistently applied in day-to-day clinical research operations.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.


In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
Essential FunctionsApplicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform essential job functions.

Training Development and Oversight:

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and develop relevant content.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops, ensuring engagement and effective knowledge transfer.
• Develop and oversee Canvas Training System for the CTO, including general and role specific trainings, oversight of ongoing training requirements and intervals for training certifications (i.e. GCP, CITI, and institutional specific courses).
• Ongoing evaluation and assessments of staff competency
• Provide transparent and clear directives and constructive, professional communication with fellow Program Managers to promote uniformity across multi-disciplinary disease groups (MDG) and within the CTO.

Mentorship Program Management:

• Develop and manage mentorship initiatives that support employee growth and professional development.
• Match mentors with mentees and provide resources to enhance the mentorship experience.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mentorship programs and make improvements as necessary.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on compliance status and quality metrics to CTO Leaders.

Policy and Procedure Oversight:

• Ensure that departmental policies and procedures are up-to-date, clearly communicated, and consistently applied.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on compliance-related issues.
• Facilitate workshops or training sessions to educate staff on policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments to promote a cohesive approach to training and quality compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between management and staff to address training and compliance concerns.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Incumbent is responsible for training of new clinical trials staff on University policies, CTO procedures and required data or research coordination functions in support of clinical research. This position is the primary contact for training of office staff, in service training with clinical personnel and faculty conducting research. The incumbent must possess the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituencies.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP, ACRP, CCRC or CCRA)
• Prior experience or knowledge of oncology, and oncology related research
• Prior experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• An understanding of University operations, policies and technology is preferred. Training or teaching experience is also preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
• Progressive leadership experience preferably in the clinical research industry
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of regulatory guidelines related to human subject research protections
• Clinical Trial Management Software experience (i.e., OnCore, Velos)
• Ability to assess functional processes, workflow and develop improvements for efficiency and quality output.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standards related to clinical trial coordinator functions and study data management activities; (i.e., complex trial designs, data standards, data reviews, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence others

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN40207B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 60700 to 115300
Close Date: 1/29/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173317


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