RESEARCH CONSULTANT
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 4, 2019
Req #: | 166117 |
Department: | ONCOLOGY |
Job Location: | South Lake Union |
Posting Date: | 04/02/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
The Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Consultant.
The purpose of this position is to promote the research objectives of the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program ("first in human") in the Division of Oncology. The Program is currently composed of the Program Director, Associate Program Director, Research Scientist Engineer Sr. Principal Research Scientist, (Phase 1 Research Administrator), Finance Manager, Data Manager, Regulatory Manager, Clinical Research Manager, Lab Supervisor, 10 Research Coordinators, 2 Regulatory Coordinators, 6 Data Coordinators, 1 Fiscal Specialist I, 1 Lab Scientist and 1 Program Coordinator. The Phase I Clinical Trials Program was developed as part of the University of Washington / Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Cancer Consortium with funding from the State of Washington Life Sciences Discovery Fund Award. The Program facilitates the development of drugs developed internally by the Consortium members, but focuses primarily on fulfilling an important developmental need of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry of the State of Washington.
This position is responsible for Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program protocol entry and data management in the Allegro Clinical Trials Management Software (CTMS). In addition, this position will be responsible for supporting the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program's post award activities and will maintain dynamic communication with principal investigators, numerous university departments, the Alliance partners (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, University of Washington Medical Center, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, etc.) and federal agencies.
Functional areas include Allegro Clinical Trials Management Systems (CTMS) data management, and support of clinical trial post award activities. The work of this position is evaluated in terms of adherence to program goals, regulatory and budgetary limitations, and compliance with laws, regulation and general institutional policies.
This position will manage the Phase I Clinical Trials Program Allegro Clinical Trials Management Software (CTMS), support post award activities and financial integrity for complex "first-in-human" pharmaceutical-sponsored and investigator initiated trials. The Research Consultant will be responsible for developing, creating and maintaining Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program research tools in the Allegro Clinical Trials Management Software and providing training for research staff. Additionally, the Research Consultant will work closely with the Research Manager and Faculty in providing administrative and technical assistance in support of the overall program goals and ensuring that invoicing and payments are sent and received timely.
This position requires the ability to independently work with minimal supervision. Excellent judgment, appropriate discretion, and skill in prioritizing multiple competing deadlines are needed to successfully integrate the various aspects of research administration and program control, including Allegro CTMS management, post award budget and finance support, purchasing, and compliance. The Research Consultant will serve as the Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program liaison to UW administrative departments, scientific research collaborators, and outside funding agencies to assure successful data entries into the Allegro CTMS in support of all invoicing and payment activities. The position will rely on excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks and timelines in order to serve as the group representative to vendors, advocacy groups, scientists, and to the general public.
This position must be able to work independently on multiple research projects without benefit of written policies or procedures. This position requires daily interaction with the Research Manager, physicians, other health care personnel (e.g. nurses, mid-levels), research staff at collaborating institutions, pharmaceutical company sponsors and any other groups integral to the successful completion of research projects.
Data Management, Integrity, and Compliance Oversight
Attend Phase 1 Clinical Trials Program Site Initiation Visits by sponsors. Collaborate with the Phase 1 Finance Manager and faculty on study close-out activities and archiving of the project.
Other Program Support
Perform related tasks as assigned
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
Additional Requirements:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Application Process:
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