Protocol Activation Coordinator

The UF Health CancerInstituteis the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center we spanallof the University of Floridas 16 colleges pulling together a world-class multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As aProtocol Activation Coordinatoratthe UF Health CancerInstitute(UFHCI) you willbe responsible forthe coordination of study activation activities in conjunction with investigators study teams and CRO administrative staff.

In your new role you willbe responsible forthe following:

• Building a coverage analysis by working closely with the study team University of Florida Clinical Research Hub(CRH) and UFHCI leadership to ensure billing compliance for all Clinical Trials at the Cancer Center.
• Reviewing changes to the schedule of eventsOnCorecalendar treatmentplanor Medicare Coverage Analysisupdatingall asrequiredper protocol amendment.
• Tracking metrics related to the protocol activation process and reporting back to UFHCI and CRO administration.
• Completing feasibility questionnaires and facilitating CDA execution and site selection visits communicating feasibility assessment to representatives of the Disease Site Groups (DSG) and/or Principal Investigator (PI) and making recommendations for changes and alternatives to better execute the protocols.

This isaprofessionallevel position ideal for candidates withexperience as a clinical research coordinator or inprotocolactivation and an interest in further developing and specializing in study start-up and in these rolesoperateas part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida.A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$61000 - $70000

This is a TEAMSposition andis eligible for a suite ofexcellent benefits retirement options and paid leave.

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Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing Basic Sciences and/or Health Care/Administration.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical research coordination/management including Medicare Coverage Analysis and research compliance.
• Experience with clinical research budgeting and negotiation in an academic or medical setting.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and ability to work independently with strong organizational skills.

Professional clinical research and/or oncology certification (through SOCRA ACRP etc.) arerequiredat the earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Three to seven years of experience in study coordination or study management.
• Experience with cooperative group trials (e.g. NCTN/ECTCN or other oncology-focused research networks).
• Training or experience in project management methodologies (e.g. PMI Six Sigma Agile Scrum).

Qualities:

• Resourceful self-motivated team player with strong professional ethics and discretion.
• Forward-thinking with a demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build andmaintaineffective working relationships.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lead projects committees or focus groups through successful completion.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands andanticipatechallenges.
• Ability to analyze dataidentifyissues proactively and implement effective solutions.

The Universityof Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three ProfessionalReferences

This is not a remote work position and is located on the University of Floridas Main Campus in Gainesville FL.

Application must besubmittedby11:55 p.m. (ET)of the posting end date.