Research Program Leader

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School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Perform a variety of research, data, and administrative and coordination duties of a routine and technical nature to support the conduct of clinical research for Hematologic Malignancy and Cell Therapies (HMCT) Clinical Research Teams (CRT). Participate in day-to-day operations related to the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data. Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)’s Oncology Clinical Research Unit (CRU) oversees the conduct of such research.

What You'll Bring.

Completion of a Bachelor's degree

Work requires a minimum of four years of research experience (e.g., research, clinical, interaction with study population, program coordination). A Master's degree may substitute for two years of related experience.

What You'll Bring.

For complex scenarios, recognizes when agreements are necessary within the research program. Facilitates the process by coordinating with study teams and appropriate Duke offices. Serves as an expert resource to multiple study teams/research program regarding regulatory and institutional policies and processes. Participates in or leads development of monitoring and audit training sessions and/or policies and guidelines for research program. Serves as an expert resource to address and correct findings.

Employ strategies to maintain retention rates. Evaluate processes to identify problems with retention. May train or oversee others. Develops and oversees the implementation of strategies for meeting recruitment goals for the research program(s). Provides training. Develops, oversees adherence, and trains in the use and development of SOPs across multiple study teams/research program(s). Provides expertise to research program team members in study level documentation.

Provides oversight and training and lends expertise to research program. Prepares for and leads effective facilitation of research program meetings in order to achieve objectives. Ensures good communication within the research program, including mentoring staff to improve communication strategies.

Prepares for, coordinates, and actively participates in site visits. Communicates effectively with sponsors and/or CROs. Oversees use of systems and system reports to manage research protocol activities and maintaining current protocol information. Makes feasibility recommendations for multiple study teams/research program. Develops and oversees processes to determine participation in trials. Oversees management of resources (staff, supplies, equipment) for multiple study teams/research program.

May manage the budget for research studies. Works with the CRU or departmental…