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JOB SUMMARY:

The Division of Hematology and Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a qualified Clinical Trials Manager. The position supports high-impact clinical and translational research within Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) and will manage the full life cycle of select non-therapeutic clinical studies. The individual selected will lead research activities that support the initiatives of the division, manage opening and execution of select non-therapeutic clinical trials, and coordinate research studies and personnel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage full life cycle of select non-therapeutic clinical studies including but not limited to creation and management of databases, registries for observational studies, and retrospective chart reviews.
• Independently manage budgetary responsibilities and research contracts for clinical research faculty members
• Track budget for federal and non-federal grants, development funds and clinical trial studies
• Develop, negotiate and maintain contract administration
• Audit and review accounts throughout the year to ensure compliance with the NIH and prepare monthly variance analysis reports and track CME expenditures
• Manages staff supporting Clinical Trials/ Research activities for the department.
• Oversee implementation of reports for personnel and investigator funding
• Serve as liaison between the IRB and the department, obtaining necessary approvals for research projects
• May work other departments to develop and implement programs in support of the clinical trials/ research activities.
• Provide instruction on research protocols including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, professors, teachers, and technician involved.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 5 years experience
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

• Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:
  Movement
  • Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
  • Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
  • Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
  • Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
  • Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
  • Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
  • Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
  • Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
  Sensory
  
  • Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
  • Frequent: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.
  • Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.