Job Description

Project Manager, Data

Department:

SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials

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Clinical Trials Data Management

Position Title:

Project Manager, Data

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Summary:

The Project Manager, Data will oversee the direct supervision of multiple team members within the assigned program portfolio. This role involves hiring, training, mentoring, setting objectives, and managing the performance of clinical data coordinators who are responsible for coordinating and collecting data for cancer clinical trials. The Project Manager will ensure that all project-specific requirements are executed in alignment with the Cancer Center's mission. Additionally, the role includes the development and advancement of Senior Clinical Data Coordinators.



The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, 1 of only 57 in the nation to receive this distinction. Patients gain access to the most promising therapies, cutting-edge clinical trials and world class research.

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Job Duties Outlined

Provide direct supervision, including objective setting, performance management, education, and training of clinical data coordinators, with a focus on developing Senior Clinical Data Coordinators. Plan, resource, and oversee assigned study data operations and clinical trial activities from study start-up through close-out. Assess staffing needs and ensure balanced workload distribution in collaboration with the Director of Data Management. Mentor team members to prioritize tasks, solve problems, and develop contingency plans. Delegate responsibilities while maintaining overall ownership. Effectively communicate project findings and priorities to relevant stakeholders. Manage and report on key project deliverables such as data entry timelines, data locks, close-out visits, and audits by monitoring performance metrics. Provide regular updates to senior leadership, study teams, and sponsors. Proactively identify, address, or escalate issues to ensure smooth project progression. Lead the development and implementation of standardized processes to improve efficiency and quality in assigned projects. Identify project challenges, facilitate problem-solving, and escalate concerns when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
Develop and facilitate the policies and procedures for remote and on-site monitoring visits.



This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Certifications:

One of the following:

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC). Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP).

Work Experience

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8 years clinical trial management experience within the pharmaceutical industry or academia. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience and knowledge of pharma specialty and/or Oncology data as evidenced by application materials. Experience with Electronic Medical Record charting. Experience with clinical research databases and software. Experience with FDA regulations and GCP-ICH guidelines. Experience with medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree.

Skills

Collaboration. Computer skills. Communication. Attention to detail.
Time management.

Required Documents

Resume/CV Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$75,000.00 - $115,000.00

Minimum

$75,000.00

Midpoint

$95,000.00

Maximum

$115,000.00

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Project-Manager-Data_JR009168-1 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009168.



Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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