Overview

This position works within the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program and the joint BCH/DFCI Brain Tumor Center and is responsible for overseeing progress on investigator-initiated clinical trial design, writing and execution, assisting with major projects and initiatives within the program and with established major collaborative cooperative group consortia (CONNECT, PNOC, PBTC, COG), as well as serving as liaison to pharma personnel, when appropriate.

This position requires higher level programmatic clinical research expertise. This individual understands the operational aspects of clinical research activities within the disease program, and works with program faculty to implement the program’s and center’s clinical research strategy.

Responsibilities

• Protocol development/writing: Will work with principal and co-investigators on investigator-initiated protocol development for specific projects. Will collaborate with the clinical research team regarding protocol implementation.
• Grant development/writing: Will work with principal and co-investigators on specific projects for federal and foundation funding proposals.
• Serve as liaison with major clinical trial consortia (CONNECT, COG, PBTC, PNOC)

Qualifications

• PhD required, with minimum of 10 years of direct experience related to all aspects of clinical trial implementation. Budget management experience preferred.
• Strong ability to independently navigate complex issues in collaboration with key stakeholders. Produces high-quality work and performs assigned duties at a high level without supervision. Operates proactively to maintain compliance and best practice. Able to problem solve independently.
• Knowledge of brain cancer as a disease process and cancer treatment modalities. In addition, has experience in protocol development, data compilation and analyses. Experience with pediatric consortia.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required; managerial experience helpful.
• Must have computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and working knowledge of Livelink, EPIC, iRIS, and OnCore applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The ideal candidate will have a medical and scientific background including clinical trial design and demonstrated ability and capacity to elicit and quickly grasp medical concepts, and to synthesize this information.

Has expert knowledge of and is fully proficient in ability to execute clinical trials start-up, active and close out phases. Operates proactively to maintain compliance with local and federal policies. Able to serve as a resource to other clinical personnel including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals regarding clinical trials, protocols, GCP guidelines, federal regulations and institutional SOPs.

Superior editing, writing, and computer skills required; strong customer collaborative skills, verbal communication skills, and organizational skills/attention to detail required. Effective in working with wide audiences, from clinical research coordinators to program faculty.

Management and strong scientific experience preferred. Able to see the big picture, provide excellent attention to detail, manage multitask, meet all deadlines, stay on budget, and provide quality client service and strategic counsel to multiple individuals and groups involved in clinical trial operations within the program and -center. Must be able to successfully manage many projects with short-term and long-term deadlines simultaneously.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Indirect supervision of and oversight of the clinical trial portfolio across program and center. This work includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Participate in program staff meetings, including working meetings
• Participate in periodic monitoring visits to gauge program performance
• Ad hoc meetings with program staff

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

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