Supervisor-Clinical Research

Job Summary: The Supervisor-Clinical Research develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates protocol monitoring procedures to ensure Adult or Pediatric Oncology Clinical Research protocols are conducted in accordance with requirements of regulatory agencies. Supervises clinical research coordinators in the Adult or Pediatric team to maintain adherence to protocol requirements and for completion of job duties. Facilitates and provides training and education of the coordinators through staff meetings and in-services. Works closely with study investigators, nursing staff, regulatory staff for promotion and growth of the Oncology Clinical Research Program at Loma Linda University Cancer Center. Attends conferences, group meetings and national Investigator meetings that may require travel. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Clinical Research, or a related field required. Candidates currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program may be considered, contingent upon continued academic progress and the submission of quarterly progress updates. Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred.  Minimum five years of practical work experience acceptable in lieu of education.  Minimum two years of clinical experience in Adult or Pediatric Oncology required.

Knowledge and Skills: Inputting data/typing, copying, speaking clearly, answering telephone, handling documents and files, and driving throughout the campus and beyond.  Ability to use office equipment and tools such as pens, pencils, markers, staplers, telephone, fax, printer, paper shredder, hole-punch, and photocopy machine. Computer literacy required.  Ability to communicate positively in person, by phone, and via written documentation with physicians, co-workers, investigators, consortia, study representatives, patients, and families.  Must be able to communicate needs and requirements effectively, and convince others to follow a course of action.  Calculations, manipulating numbers, interpreting numbers, analyzing, forecasting, assessing, evaluating, explaining, teaching, synthesizing, attention to detail, memory, problem-solving, reasoning, developing forms. Organizational, discretional, and prioritizing skills essential, with the ability to manage multiple duties with close attention to detail.  Ability to interpret and act upon protocol instructions and criteria and to design/implement appropriate procedures to meet standards.  Ability to compose professional letter and other communications. Ability to see, hear, feel, smell, verbally communicate and distinguish color.  Must be able to recognize persons and read documents.  Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Licensures and Certifications: If Degree is in Nursing, California Registered Nurse (RN) licensed and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.  Achieve and maintain the status of Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), and/or Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON) Certification within two years of eligibility.