Clinical Research Nurse Manager - Cancer Center

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.Under administrative direction, plans, directs, develops policies, and creates quality improvement functions; administratively responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of clinical trials in oncology across Departments and Divisions; supervises staff involved in the conduct of clinical trials; works with internal and external customers to implement protocols effectively.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides strategic planning for protocol initiatives; assesses logistical and financial feasibility of protocols; prioritizes protocols for patient accrual; oversees recruitment; oversees technical/laboratory aspects of protocol- related data collection; assists with budget and contract negotiations; ensures that projects have adequate resources (e.g., planning, hiring and educating staff, instruments and equipment).Manages all aspects of protocol implementation. Distributes workload among clinical research staff; establishes and maintains quality assurance program; implements necessary quality improvements (e.g., corrective actions, policy/process changes, regulatory reporting); communicates work flow changes to faculty, administrators, and other personnel; ensures smooth flow of services; collaborates with personnel across Departments/Divisions to ensure safe and effective implementation of protocols.Responsible for planning, preparation, utilization, evaluation and monitoring of budget matters related to clinical research that involves the Cancer Center research personnel. Oversees tracking and payment of invoices and other expenses related to the execution of clinical trials.Performs protocol coordination activities; consents subjects; meets regularly with Principal Investigators and other investigators; coordinates on regulatory issues with Cancer Center and institutional resources.Supervision of staff. This position will manage a staff that consists of nurses, PhD's and data analysts.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal CharacteristicsKnowledge of health care and medical procedures, including terminologyKnowledge of clinical research and clinical trials, including all elements of Good Clinical Practice and human subjects protectionsInterpersonal/human relations skillsAttentiveness to detail, especially regarding protocol executionSupervisory and clinical trial coordination skillsAccounting and budgeting skillsAbility to exert average physical effortMinimum QualificationsRegistered nurse degree (Missouri RN licensure required), with a bachelor's degree minimum of three (3) years of experience in clinical nursing, oncology preferred; minimum of two (2) years of experience in conducting clinical trials research. Nurse management experience preferred.Salary/Benefits:$82,240-102,800 DOE plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.FunctionClinical Research

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

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