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Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer - those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it - are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

As the Manager of Research EMR Operations you are responsible for managing the team performing clinical interpretation of protocols and transfers this interpretation into the detailed schedule of events.

• You will manage the team of EMR Analysts to ensure productivity, quality and timeline metrics are met.

• You will develop relationships between departments to ensure protocol impacts are communicated out.

• You will review protocol builds for accuracy, thoroughness, compliance, and sufficiency.

• You will manage the amendment intake process in which the team acts as a single point of contact.

• You will serve as scientific and clinical expert in the interpretation of clinical trial protocols.

• You will work directly with Scientific Director and/or Physicians and/or Program Managers to validate proper interpretation of the protocol.

• You will prepare for the Sarah Cannon Clinical Operations Protocol Review Committee by evaluating and assessing presenting protocols in advance to determine complexity, identify risks associated with a trial and operational and implementation challenges

• You will create and update the protocol specific Clinical Operation worksheet with pertinent study information to use as a study lead tool for Sarah Cannon Clinical Operations and applicable sites

• You will attend the Sarah Cannon Clinical Operations Protocol Review Committee to capture any details presented by the clinical and budget teams

• You will convert the protocol into a schedule of events which should be completed with each patient visit during the life of the study.

• You will review all proposed amendments to understand the impact to the clinical trial. Adjust the schedule of events to capture any adjustments specified by trial amendments.

• You will update the Clinical Trial Management System or EMR system with the original or updated schedule of events to ensure timely notification to impacted parties.

• You will provide initial clinical interpretation for each protocol and guide the Clinical Educators to insure consistent interpretation across the organization.

• You will escalate all appropriate information to budgets, finance, or Clinical Operations management as deemed necessary.

You should have for this position:

• Must have extensive oncology knowledge base of all major cancer types including disease related symptom management, standard treatment options, and treatment-related side effect management

• Must have knowledge of federal and state regulations and ICH guidelines pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials involving human subjects for Investigator and Sponsor requirements.

• Must have knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and ethical considerations in clinical trials involving human subjects

• Must have a general working knowledge of the guidelines, standards and operating requirements of Institutional Review Boards

• Must have experience working in a Clinical Trial Management System

• You should have a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree is preferred

• At least three years of experience in oncology

• At least three years of experience in clinical operations

• At least three years of research experience

• RN or BSN is preferred

• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred

• Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
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