Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR) Program Manager to join our Research and Education team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

 

Position Summary:

Manages the development of assigned programs (set of services or group of projects that contribute to Institute strategic goals) as specified in the Institute planning process. Leads multidisciplinary project teams and collaborates with content experts throughout the organization to produce high-quality programs or products. Oversees a wide variety of internal or external resources to manage programs from start to finish on time and within budget. Facilitates all aspects of program or project, including budget and evaluation. Contributes toward the continuous improvement of operations and provision of services. Consults with or serves as mentor for team members in department and those assigned to program or projects that support the program. Manages key internal and external relationships. 

This position includes the following tasks or skills in addition to the responsibilities stated in the Program Manager, Institute job description: 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (MMCORC) is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Quality Assurance Program Manager to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer research and patient care in our community.

 

About MMCORC:

MMCORC is a collaborative network of community oncology practices within and surrounding the Twin Cities dedicated to conducting cutting-edge cancer research and providing exceptional patient care. We strive to improve the lives of cancer patients through innovative clinical trials, multidisciplinary collaborations, and evidence-based treatment protocols. Our mission is to accelerate the discovery and delivery of effective cancer treatments while ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

 

Position Overview:

The Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR) Program Manager provides dynamic leadership and direction and serves as a key resource for the program with respect to NCI cooperative group cancer care delivery studies. As a member of the MMCORC Leadership Team, cultivates a culture of collaboration, continuous learning and process improvement, and compassionate patient care.

Coordination of NCI Cancer Care Delivery Research Serves as the primary resource and coordinator with respect to select NCI Cancer Care Delivery Research protocols and is the liaison between investigators, sites, team members and the applicable research bases. Serves as a secondary resource and coordinator for NCI Cancer Control studies. Directs and oversees the internal review and study selection process and preparation of protocol review documents. Provides input to the Scientific Review Committee on protocol requirements, study feasibility, potential enrollment, and related concerns. Works with the regulatory and billing support staff to address regulatory, compliance, credentialing, billing, and related requirements for all studies. Develops and maintains study guides and other tools or resources; works collaboratively to facilitate materials and supplies for applicable NCI CCDR studies. Coordinates recruitment strategies, monitors accrual and credit assignment, oversees general protocol management, data collection and required study reporting. Implements research activities at the sites for priority CCDR protocols including recruitment, consenting patients, enrollment and data collection, submission, and management. Works with Site Managers to implement new studies and address study- specific training needs. Responsible for distribution of study amendments, status updates and provision of support to affect such amendments. Establishes centralized screening processes and conducts centralized data collection for applicable CCDR protocols. In conjunction with the Quality Assurance Program Manager and Regulatory Specialist reviews protocol violations and determines reporting requirements. In conjunction with the Quality Assurance Program Manager, assists with external audits of NCI CCDR studies and provides input on written audit responses and proposed corrective and preventative action (CAPA) plans. In conjunction with the Director and Leadership Team, is responsible for strategic planning with respect to MMCORC participation in NCI CCDR studies. Responsible for all activities related to the development and implementation of the MMCORC CCDR program and serves as Component Lead for the MMCORC component sites who will implement CCDR research protocols through the NCI research bases. CCDR program planning and protocol implementation will include specific aims as noted in the NCORP application. Assess the capacity, expertise, and experience of component sites to determine where the strengths lie within each community. Maintain a detailed list of capacities as a reference list. The areas involved, but not limited to, are navigators, genetic counseling, palliative care, financial aspects, informatics. Identify and engage CCDR stakeholders and advisors, convey information communicated from NCI and CCDR committees. Compile narrative reports on activities accomplished or discussed with CCDR stakeholders and advisors to submit to MMCORC Director and CCDR Pl. Cultivates and maintains strong national relationships with applicable cooperative groups, the NCI, and other external parties. Attends appropriate national meetings as funding permits. Attend relevant NCORP research base meetings and participate in CCDR committee activities to keep abreast of updated material/information presented. Discuss the feasibility of CCDR concepts and implementation within community sites. Work closely with research base protocol staff to
 develop concepts submitted by MMCORC CCDR individuals into protocols. Keep MMCORC CCDR stakeholders, abreast of all research base CCDR activities applicable to the designated communities. Notify MMCORC components sites of information presented at group meetings through presentations at staff and business meetings. Provide education to MMCORC designated component site personnel (administration, physicians, nurses, and clinical/health research professionals) in the participation and management of CCDR clinical trials via site visits and training sessions. Participate in preparation of NCI progress reports with valuable input of CCDR NCORP research base activities and relationships in addition to the development and implementation of CCDR clinical trials within the designated component sites. Work with the CCDR lead investigator on the coordination of the development of community generated study concepts from MMCORC and submission to research base.

Work with the CCDR lead investigator on outreach development and implementation of strategies and studies in CCDR and serve as a liaison with key stakeholder in the community to improve access and participation of the minority and underserved population within the consortium catchment area.

2. General.

Actively participates as a member of the MMCORC Leadership Team and Operations Committee and reports regularly on the status of NCI cancer control studies and related concerns. Along with other members of the MMCORC Leadership Team, supports the Director in regular management and oversight of the program as needed.

 

This position requires the following experience and skills in addition to those stated in the job description:

 

Work Schedule:

M-F

Position posted as 1.0 FTE (full-time) but 0.9 FTE would be considered for the ideal candidate.

 

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Bachelor’s degree in related field required.  Minimum 5 years related experience, preferably in a health-related field.    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proven project management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines and budget parameters. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, computers, Internet, printers, telephone, fax, scan and copy machines. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Master’s degree preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form good working relationships with people at all levels.  Ability to tailor messages to different audiences and present them clearly and effectively. Displays initiative in identifying problems and outlining solutions. Thinks broadly, identifying and understanding implications to the entire organization. Knowledge of health care is desirable.  Oncology research experience preferred.

 

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!