Job Description

S UMMARY

The primary purpose of the Supervisor, Clinical Studies Position is to provide supervision and coordination of research and protocol related clinical aspects of investigational trials in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external sponsors in order to achieve quality clinical trial outcomes. Supervises clinical studies coordinators and other research personnel as required for the designated by Research Nurse Manager. Participates in the coordination, monitoring and evaluation of patients being enrolled on research protocols and the supervision of research personnel as designated. Scope of position requires adherence to the policies and procedures of the institution.

K EY F UNCTIONS

1. Protocol Oversight: Works with the Supervisor, Research Nurses as a shared responsibility for the effective operation of clinical and correlative research protocols matching skill set and balancing workload of the full team (Research Nurses and Clinical Study Coordinators). Communicates with team, principal investigator and sponsor as needed and promotes excellent communication within clinical team. In collaboration with the Supervisor, Research Nurses will assess and scores each protocol so the appropriate personnel can be assign. Coordinates, evaluates and follows all clinical trials for the assigned team, providing input and direction as needed. Provides documentation in the patient's medical record or recruitment log per protocol and institutional requirements. Helps identifies and develops methods of patient recruitment with study team. Acts as a liaison with sponsor, monitors, institutions and/or pharmaceutical companies with whom we conduct research studies. Maintains knowledge of the research process and resources available for efficient management of research projects. Attends and leads PI meetings routinely and responsible to make sure action items are addressed in a timely manner. Works effectively to onboard new studies.

1. Data oversight: Assists or teaches other members of the research staff in accurate and efficient methods for collection and evaluation of data. Works with the Research Nurse Supervisor or Research Nurse Specialists to identify needed skill training. Reviews protocol-related data, research notes, as documented in the medical record and performs mini audits to insure data is accurate. Reviews monitor follow up memos, deviation and violations logs and provide appropriate education for the team.

1. Clinical Practice: Manage and participate in Clinical Study Coordinator functions for assigned protocols. Identifies and provides patient and family educational needs regarding treatment management, evaluation and follow-up in clinical trials through talking with patients' person -to-person or by telephone and/or through written educational material. If necessary, administers investigational medications, following acceptable nursing procedures/guidelines. Properly identifies special lab specimens and coordinates delivery to main campus.Orders protocol tests as specified in protocol.

1. Education/Team Orientation: Provides professional and ancillary staff education concerning research protocols by presenting pre- SIVs meetings, in-services in clinic and inpatient units and by providing clearly understood written and/or computerized directions to the hospital and/or clinic staffs for new guidelines or standard operating procedures. Provides accurate information as requested to the multidisciplinary team, consumers and professional public organizations. Keeps current concerning oncology and data management issues through classes or attending meetings/conferences. Presents data from clinical trials in publication and or formal oral presentations. Coordinates with Supervisor, Research Nurse educational activities for the research staff.

1. Supervision: Supervises research activity for clinical protocol new hires and oversees training of new research Clinical Study Coordinators and other research staff; responsible for assessing and assigning workload as relates to protocol management; directs and assists clinical study coordinators in protocol management, clinical content tool/treatment plans, and coverage determination review; helps establish yearly goals and evaluates performance of research staff. Assures that policies/procedures of the institution are communicated to research staff formally and informally by written and/or verbal means.

1. Other: Attends planning clinics and meetings, maintains contact with other institutions participating in studies. Interacts with pharmaceutical industry and NCI representatives. Ability to organize, prioritize and focus on tasks is essential.

The performance for all expected outcomes is measured by observation by supervisor, reports from physicians and co-workers, the accuracy and timeliness of work produced, and the demonstrated ability to effectively work under stress. The position also requires the ability to anticipate needs, to recognize situations requiring assistance, to refer or perform any necessary tasks, and to comprehend the goals of the program. Performs other duties as required.

Must be able to read, interpret, and process large quantities of printed information. Must possess the ability to be clearly understood by verbal communication in face-to-face encounters and by telephone, read printed and written data, assimilate pertinent information in order to compose written correspondence.

Must have a strong command of the English language and be able to communicate well verbally and in writing. Must be able to understand verbal and written directions. Must be able to engage in a variety of telephone and face-to-face meetings related to pending and active projects on a daily basis. Must be able to respond and assist other employees and visitors, as required

Education Required: Bachelor's degree.

Experience Required: Six years experience with research studies or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or related field to include three years in a lead or supervisory capacity. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, three years of required experience and three years of supervisory experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 137792
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: No
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,800
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 103,200
* Science Jobs: No