Hoosier Cancer Research Network seeks a full-time operations associate to join our team. Administrative experience, oncology or medical background, and a bachelor’s degree are preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook calendar functions is required.

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.

To apply for this position: Send an email to Rae Richards at stansel@hoosiercancer.org with “Operations Associate” in the subject line. Include your résumé.

Job Description

• Provide administrative assistance for the project management team.
• Conduct study feasibility surveys and tabulate results into actionable data.
• Manage the supply and delivery of investigational product to research sites.
• Enters initial protocol development information into the OnCore system and manages study in development information within OnCore.
• Assists operations team with initial development of study specifics materials as assigned.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers by arranging continuing contact, setting priorities, and resolving problem situations. This will include planning and scheduling study status calls, safety calls, meetings, and appointments; managing both paper and electronic files; and communicating information to staff and customers via phone, mail, websites, and email.
• Communicates with physicians (study chairs and scientific committee chairs) and other research collaborators such as funders, biostatisticians, and basic scientists.
• Manage miscellaneous administrative duties, including correspondence, problem-solving and answering inquiries, both external and internal.
• Facilitate trainings, meetings, conferences, and other special events.
• Answer and transfer calls appropriately for HCRN main line.
• Support and actively promote the organization’s mission and values.
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Administrative experience preferred.
• Oncology or Medical background preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook calendar functions.

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.

About Hoosier Cancer Research Network:

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group) conducts innovative cancer research in collaboration with academic and community physicians and scientists across the United States. The organization provides comprehensive clinical trial management and support, from conception through publication. Created in 1984 as a program of the Walther Cancer Institute, Hoosier Cancer Research Network became an independent nonprofit clinical research organization in 2007. Since its founding, Hoosier Cancer Research Network has conducted more than 230 trials in a variety of cancer types and supportive care, resulting in more than 350 publications. More than 9,000 subjects have participated in Hoosier Cancer Research Network clinical trials.