Clinical Research IIT Program Director

Clinical Research IIT Program DirectorFred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.We are actively expanding our Clinical Research Support (CRS) team to support Principal Investigators (PIs) and research study teams who are focused on mission-critical clinical trial programs. The Clinical Research IIT Program Director (Investigator-Initiated Trial) is primarily responsible for strategy and operational management of protocol development, project management and data management for IITs in our oncology clinical trials portfolio. The IIT trial portfolios include multi-site investigator-initiated IND trials, and single-site investigator-initiated trials.The incumbent manages the lifecycle of IITs from Letters of Intent (LOI), feasibility, protocol writing, database design, coordinates financial and operational startup, amendments, to data analysis and publication. The incumbent will develop systems for managing each aspect of this lifecycle and drive progress with investigators, research teams and various stakeholders engaged in IITs from initiation to publication.At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Responsible for establishing an integrated IIT Program Office that provides protocol development, data management, startup & amendment related processes for IITs from initiation to closeout.Directly oversee a team comprising Protocol Writers, Project Managers, and EDC Design Leads, and project-manage the work of various specialists engaged in study startup (Regulatory, Financial, Clinic, Lab, etc.); remain accountable for projects end-to-end.Responsible for ensuring study protocol and other required minimum documentation are complete, vetted with all relevant stakeholders, and aligned prior to study entering startup.Oversee the development and maintenance of guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and templates to support related to protocol development and data capture & management activities for IITs.Identify and implement systems to support efficient and quality IIT protocol and database development and management.Develop and manage processes and systems to assess protocol design and data quality throughout study lifecycle.Recommend, draft, and implement institution-wide policy regarding IIT protocol development and data management requirements.Perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.Minimum three years of staff management experience and five years of experience in clinical trial/protocol management.Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research operations and current regulations related to FDA, INDs, IDEs, Human Subjects, and Good Clinical Practice.Strong prioritization, communication, and clinical interpretive skills.Proven ability to develop effective, collaborative relationships at all levels.Willing to train and mentor junior study staff.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience managing investigator-initiated trials protocol development including hands-on experience writing clinical research protocols.Sustained, proven ability to think analytically, problem solve and use independent judgment.Excellent communication (written and oral), customer service, collaboration, problem solving and interpersonal skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.Knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, and other applicable federal regulations.Knowledge of CTMS and EDC systems.Knowledge of EHR systems.Excellent computer skills including ability to use wide variety of software packages for research data management.The annual base salary range for this position is from $139,464 to $232,419, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.This position may be eligible for sign on bonus.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).Additional InformationWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. 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