IRB Coordinator

**Description**

Job Summary

The Cancer Research Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the daily operations of the Cancer Research Department. The Cancer Research Program Coordinator, in conjunction with the lead investigator, is responsible for communications related to protocols, registration of patients and collection of data as directed per protocol, as well as local activities to support the full development of clinical trial opportunities for oncology patients.

Responsibilities and Scope

+ Coordinate and manage clinical trial offerings and operations within the cancer research team. Monitorworkload, supplies, clinical trial accruals and funding. Exercises direct oversight of the Cancer Research Departments development of clinical trial opportunities for oncology patients.

+ In collaboration with the research team, identify potential clinical trials and work with the physician investigators to enroll eligible patients to studies.

+ Serve as a resource and liaison for physicians and staffregarding clinical trial requirements, protocol implementation, and research practice.

+ Organize and lead continuous improvement efforts to improve workflows and quality. Prepareand maintainguidance documents including processes, policies and procedures.

+ Oversee and lead continuous clinical research improvement efforts that further enhance workflows and quality.

+ Monitors regulatory compliance and work together with the site IRB Coordinator to ensure all protocol documents and records are current and requirements met. Monitor regulatory compliance throughout the spectrum of clinical research.

+ In collaboration with the research nursing team, identify potential clinical trial patients and work with the physician investigator to enroll eligible patients to study. Serve as a resource for the patient care team for the management of research patients; ensuring compliance with protocol procedures, reporting requirements, and management of symptoms.

+ Counsel and educate research participants about informed consent, protocol participation, treatment, potential side effects, medication compliance, and the administration of investigational drugs. Coordinate the care of research patients throughout protocol participation.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

+ Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina or a compact state.

+ Research certification (CCRP/CCRC) required after 3 years in position.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Five years of nursing experience, preferably oncology.

+ Experience in clinical research, preferably oncology-focused.

+ Experience leading a team.

+ Experience working in EPIC.

+ Working knowledge of clinical trial billing guidelines and regulations.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.