Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) is currently seeking a full-time clinical project manager.

HCRN is an independent nonprofit contract research organization based in Indianapolis, Ind., that specializes in early phase, multi-center, investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials. Our studies are conducted through a nationwide network of more than 450 academic and community sites.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, manages, and updates the project timelines while communicating project status to program team on a regular basis.
• Monitors the project/program from initiation through delivery, interfacing with the program team on technical matters while organizing interdepartmental activities ensuring the completion of the project/program on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Meets with team members on a regular basis regarding their mission-oriented project tasks to ensure that project/program milestones are met.
• Coordinates activities of project staff to ensure that project components are implemented according to project’s protocol and timeline.
• Ensures that information regarding new organizational initiatives, programs, and policies is disseminated, and that initiatives are implemented as planned.
• Specific project management responsibilities will include: (1) detailed scope definition; (2) development of approved project plans; (3) management of competing timelines and prioritization of critical tasks; (4) detailed planning, coordination of project activities between functional areas; (5) resource and schedule management; and (6) project updating and reporting using established project management practices.
• Responsible for creating, developing, updating, and producing reports, forecasts, and study-related documents.
• Build relationships with member sites through periodic travel to assure optimal performance.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice.
• Oversees the clinical research development process, including clinical research plan development, regulatory compliance, data management, and reporting.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of large, complex projects to ensure that goals or objectives are met within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing tasks, and allotment of available resources. Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of the project.

Qualifications:

Excellent communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented; self-motivated; flexible; and computing skills including but not limited to the ability to understand and utilize databases, spreadsheets, and word processing. Analytical and problem-solving skills, understanding of medical terminology. Demonstrated skills in clinical medicine and pharmacovigilance is required.

Education and Experience:

Project management experience with at least 2 years oncology experience, nursing degree, and clinical trial experience preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as computer software and documentation and procedure manuals. Will have the ability to write routine reports and business correspondence.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete issues. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to use a computer. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms for supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus when using a computer.

Mental Demands:

• The mental demands represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands represent high attention to detail (both written and verbal), managing multiple concurrent tasks, working with deadlines, and personal initiative.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Submit resumes and references by email to LeaEtta Hyer at lhyer@hoosiercancer.org with “Clinical Project Manager” in the subject line. No calls or walk-ins, please.

Hoosier Cancer Research Network is an equal opportunity employer.