Assistant Vice President of Research Operations

Assistant Vice President Of Research OperationsIt's More Than a Career, It's a Mission.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 MissionPeople 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 Assistant Vice President of Research Operations, you are responsible for the research operations and strategic growth across assigned sites, working closely with SCRI leadership and assigned sites in partnership with the Vice President of Research Operations. You will implement strategies, promote operational standards, and ensure the research services are coordinated across the assigned sites. This position works closely with the assigned sites' administration, any associated facility administration, the physicians, and Sarah Cannon leadership.Responsibilities Include:Working closely with the Vice President of Research Operations to provide administrative direction for the research operations of the assigned sitesAssisting in developing and executing SCRI internal and external strategiesProviding operational oversight, leadership, and direction in the execution and management of trials at assigned sitesManaging the performance and development of all direct reporting colleaguesOverseeing clinical trial related activities completed/performed by the research staff to ensure completeness and accuracy as well as adherence to federal and state guidelinesManaging, monitoring, and operating within approved budgetAssessing organizational processes associated with trial execution and identifying ways to improve and streamline internal proceduresMonitoring industry trends and participating in educational activities directed by SCRICollaborating with assigned research administrative site leaders, practice administrative leaders, hospital administration, physician leaders, and all SCRI leaders to implement the research strategy ensuring high quality and efficient services while promoting growthCommunicating regularly and routinely with the Vice President of Research Operations concerning enrollment, operational structure and challenges, status of meeting objectives, and quality while highlighting risks and suggested courses of action pertinent to the efficient operation of the research of the assigned sitesWorking closely with the Vice President to ensure the strategies, priorities, and operations of all assigned research sites are aligned and complementary to SCRIWorking closely with the Quality Leadership of Sarah Cannon to obtain regular status reports, opportunity reports, risks, and plans to ensure the highest level of quality at assigned sites and report and/or escalate to leadership appropriatelyReporting to Vice President on the status of all projects and objectives, highlighting areas where executive action is necessaryEnsuring internal process and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are updated according to Good Clinical PracticeYou Should Have For This Position:A bachelor's degree, master's level degree preferredAt least five years of experience at a leadership levelBroad-based business acumen and understanding of research practices and processes (operations, finance, technology, etc.)Knowledge of oncologyOutstanding strategic thinking and management skillsOutstanding people leading skills of large teamsSuccess in partnering with healthcare administrators and physiciansOutstanding communication/presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to varying audiencesSuccess in identifying partners and executing complex processesSkills in successful project management, business analysis, problem solving and consensus buildingWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.