PS Program Manager

Details

Open Date 10/29/2024

Requisition Number PRN40207B

Job Title PS Manager, Clinical Research

Working Title PS Program Manager

Job Grade G

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area President

Department 01167 - HCI Clinical Trials Operations

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 60700 to 115300

Close Date 01/29/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Huntsman Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Office ( CTO ) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Program Manager of Clinical Research. This role is responsible for the oversight of departmental training, mentorship, and quality and compliance in relation to departmental policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for management of all training materials for onboarding new employees, continuous training for current employees, and serving as a mentor for these roles as they support clinical research functions within the CTO and Research enterprise. This position will also assist with the oversight of all departmental policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current practices, are up to date, clearly communicated, and consistently applied in day-to-day clinical research operations.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform essential job functions.

Training Development and Oversight:

• Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals, Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ), and federal regulations.

• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and develop relevant content.

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops, ensuring engagement and effective knowledge transfer.

• Develop and oversee Canvas Training System for the CTO , including general and role specific trainings, oversight of ongoing training requirements and intervals for training certifications (i. e. GCP , CITI , and institutional specific courses).

• Ongoing evaluation and assessments of staff competency

• Provide transparent and clear directives and constructive, professional communication with fellow Program Managers to promote uniformity across multi-disciplinary disease groups ( MDG ) and within the CTO .

Mentorship Program Management:

• Develop and manage mentorship initiatives that support employee growth and professional development.

• Match mentors with mentees and provide resources to enhance the mentorship experience.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mentorship programs and make improvements as necessary.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.

• Prepare and present reports on compliance status and quality metrics to CTO Leaders.

Policy and Procedure Oversight:

• Ensure that departmental policies and procedures are up-to-date, clearly communicated, and consistently applied.

• Provide guidance and support to team members on compliance-related issues.

• Facilitate workshops or training sessions to educate staff on policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments to promote a cohesive approach to training and quality compliance.

• Serve as a liaison between management and staff to address training and compliance concerns.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Incumbent is responsible for training of new clinical trials staff on University policies, CTO procedures and required data or research coordination functions in support of clinical research. This position is the primary contact for training of office staff, in service training with clinical personnel and faculty conducting research. The incumbent must possess the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with a wide range of constituencies.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object.