CLINICAL RESEARCH OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary:

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

The UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is looking for an experienced clinical research professional to serve as a key member of the Clinical Research Central Office (CRCO) Operations team, supporting over 250 Investigators and 125 clinical research staff. The Operations Specialist position is newly created to support the growing needs of our clinical researchers, staff and leadership, and to respond to the rapidly evolving landscape of oncology clinical trials. The incumbent will work with CRCO senior management to provide day-to-day operational support to study teams, investigators and collaborators. Additionally, they will participate in the identification, planning, and management of process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing the efficiency of our clinical trials operations.

A successful Operations Specialist must have a strong background in clinical research operations and be effective at working with a wide variety of individuals in order to effect positive change within the organization. The incumbent must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong organizational and project management skills.

The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

About the Job:

Administrative Specialist (AD006)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

- Minimum 2 years' experience in oncology clinical research required
- Project management experience preferred

License/Certification:

Preferred
SOCRA - Certification In Clinical Research

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Additional Information:

- Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
- Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.
- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.
- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.
- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.
- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.

The School of Medicine and Public Health will not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Department(s):

A533400-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Please ensure that the resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references during the application process. References will not be contacted prior to notifying you.

Contact:

Devonne Tucker
dtucker@wisc.edu
608-263-9404
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Administrative Specialist(AD006)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

246329-AS



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Applications Open: Dec 2 2021 Central Standard Time
Applications Close: Apr 15 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time