Director of Clinical Research Opportunity

Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology

Norwich, CT

Job Details:

Occupation: Director of Clinical Research

Position Details: This role is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the clinical research department and overseeing all clinical trial operations activities.

Location: Norwich, CT

Employment: Full-Time | Mon-Fri

Compensation: Salaried

Work Environment: Private Practice

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Research, Biomedical Science, PharmD
• Pharm D Preferred

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years in a clinical setting
• 2 years management and leadership experience preferred
• Proven work experience in a role or environment thatemphasized teamwork, strategy and community healthcare
• Experience in Clinical Trials and Research for Oncology- Preferred

About ECHO and their Mission:

Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology is the leader in comprehensive adult cancer care and research. For over 30 years, our practice has continuously provided expert hematology and oncology care to patients across Eastern Connecticut. Our commitment is to provide high-quality healthcare in the communities we serve by providing patients, and their families, with access to the latest treatments and resources through compassionate and personalized care. We are an independently owned, private practice with the benefits of affiliations with top hospitals in the area, meaning your needs come first. We go the extra mile to deliver outstanding, cost-efficient care and ongoing emotional support.

Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology’s non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update as needed all policies and procedures for the Clinical Research function within the practice.
• Create study guidelines and ensure guidelines and study protocols are being followed.
• Oversee the Clinical Research team which includes the hiring, performance management, engagement, training, and development. Deliver communication in accordance with leadership expectations. Review and approve payroll and time off requests.
• Collaborate with practice providers to identify study appropriate patients. Ensure providers have the appropriate knowledge and education regarding clinical trials to facilitate enrollment.
• Oversee all legal and regulatory compliance, particularly with regard to patient safety and authorized data use. Ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ISB guidelines as well as more general clinical best practices.
• Oversee, track and report on assigned Disease Groups compliance KPIs; overall protocol compliance, safety reports, Deviation reporting, kit/sample collection adherence, etc. Monitor data for any trends.
• Assist the Clinical Research team with job functions when needed.
• Meet with external sources (pharmaceutical medical science liaisons, external physicians, CRA, medical monitors, etc.) to enhance clinical trial options for our patients and resolve issues that arise during the process of the clinical trial.
• Present progress reports and strategies to medical staff. Ensure there is excellent communication with all investigators delineating any changes to current protocols and introducing all new protocols by attending monthly oncologist meetings.
• Work with OneR to develop clinical trial budgets – maintain balanced budgets. Develop budgets for any clinical trials that are not with OneR.
• Represent ECHO at Investigator meetings, OneR and external molecular tumor boards when appropriate.
• Negotiate the contract and budget for studies that are opened independently at ECHO.
• Serve a strategic leader, identifying and managing quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments and external care providers to address and resolve issues that impact patient care.
• Participate on various committees and project groups related to area of focus within the practice.
• Participate in weekly, monthly, and semi-annual leadership development.

Recruitment Package:

• Salaried Position
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Benefits
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Career Growth
• Become part of Physician-Led Organizations that Supports Work/Life Balance

If you would like to apply or learn more about this opportunity, please email your CV to eric.jackson@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!