Clinical Research Manager-Kellogg Cancer Center

Hourly Pay Range:

• Position:Clinical Research Manager, Kellogg Cancer Center
• Location: Based at Evanston Hospital with travel to other Endeavor hospitals
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM with flexibility

Position Overview:

The purpose of this job is to manage research in the Kellogg Cancer Center and ensure it proceeds in a smooth and effective way. This individual manages and assigns staff and other resources to effectively initiate and submit protocols, recruit study subject patients, assist in grant proposals, contribute to manuscripts, provide proscribed study follow-up, submit IRB applications and provide IRB follow up. The Clinical Manager, Research develops program performance metrics and goals and identifies performance improvement opportunities. This position maintains a collaborative and supportive relationship with Principal Investigators, Co-investigators, research staff, research administration and intra-departmental staff.

What you will do:

• Develop research priorities in conjunction with the Director of Research
• Ensure adequate staffing and resource allocation to achieve identified goals
• Perform all aspects of staff supervision including, recruitment, hiring, orientation and performance management of research staff.
• Liase with network and study collaborators and colleagues to achieve productive relationships and deliverables
• Develop standards of performance, monitor performance, and address performance issues according to Endeavor Health policies and procedures with input from Principal Investigators, Scientists or others, as appropriate.
• Ensure staff is fully oriented to the work environment and duties and are competent to perform their jobs
• Facilitate necessary research certifications, continuing education, and training for staff
• Oversee staff time and attendance per Endeavor Health policies and procedures
• Develop performance and operating metrics for research activities
• Determine financial requirements, metrics and performance for research activities
• Ensure timely invoicing and payments
• Manage and approve check, reimbursement and resource requests per Endeavor Health procedures
• Support investigators' potential research funding sources, grant writing, and IRB submissions
• Liaise with Endeavor Health's Research Institute for budgeting and administration
• Co-author and assist in the preparation and presentation of scientific posters and journal articles for publication, as requested.
• Assist with grant submissions
• Provide assistance to the Director of Obstetrics, the Director of Gynecology, the Chairman and others in the provision of data for auditing purposes, quality improvement, and quality assurance.
• Assist with clinical research tasks as needed
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned

What you will need:

• License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required
• Education: Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required; BSN strongly preferred, Masters a plus
• Experience: 2-5 years nursing experience; minimum of two years' experience in program and staff management with undergraduate or graduate degree in Management, Leadership, Health Administration or equivalent or minimum of five years program and staff management experience is required.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task, and foster teamwork, are required. Excellent interpersonal skills consistent with management of research staff and broad-based, inter- and intra-departmental interactions. Must possess the ability to work effectively and productively as a member of a diverse team of individuals. Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and ownership of assigned responsibilities. A background in clinical research principles and processes including IRB approval, Women's Health and Epic is desirable.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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