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Sarah Cannon is the research arm of HCA’s global cancer enterprise. Focused on advancing therapies for patients, it is one of the world’s leading clinical research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials in oncology, cardiology and orthopedics through affiliations with a network of more than 1,000 physicians across the United States and United Kingdom. We believe our success is dependent on a healthy work environment where staff members are the core of advancing therapies for patients and accelerating drug development. We apply the same compassion and commitment we have for our patients to our co-workers and colleagues and promote an entrepreneurial culture. Benefits:
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for leading and supporting site relationship development opportunities, both existing and prospective, across the various Sarah Cannon lines of business, including HCA Research Institute. This position will also be responsible for facilitating and driving collaboration between Sarah Cannon sites and sponsor/CRO partners to advance research strategy for all parties involved. This individual reports to the Associate Director, Site Relationship Development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective sites to focus on overall growth and development of research programs
Liaise with site and sponsor/CRO contacts to establish and maintain key organizational connectivity
Support the overall site evaluation process from review of opportunity to executive leadership recommendation
Interface with Sarah Cannon lines of business to develop/foster relationships and understanding of business line needs in order to provide high level service and appropriate site collaboration
Facilitate business development and relationship management activities with pending and active sites and pharma/CRO partners
Develop site specific scorecards and sponsor/CRO specific scorecards to track and evaluate performance metrics and ensure that there is adherence to sponsor and trial defined expectations
Utilize performance metrics to drive improvement strategies both for sites and for sponsor/CRO partner relationships
Participate in and lead sponsor/CRO teleconferences and meetings to represent site operational perspective
Attend and lead all required operational and relationship meetings
Work with site and sponsor/CRO partners to identify project or study related issues and facilitate resolution
Ensure understanding of Sarah Cannon structure and processes to site or sponsor/CRO partners, and facilitate/lead meetings as needed to gain alignment
Communicate unresolved issues at the appropriate time and to the appropriate level of management
Support the site feasibility process for new business development proposal process
Works on new initiatives and special projects as directed by Associate Director Site Relationship Development
Knowledge:
Proven knowledge of Clinical Trial operations, FDA guidelines and GCP is required
Understanding of business development concepts and procedures
Skills:
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – all levels
Excellent interpersonal skills, detail-oriented and meticulous
Strong customer focus and orientation
Excellent organization and time management skills
Accuracy and thoroughness
Skilled with personal computer software – Windows: word processing, project planning, presentation, e-mail, flow charts, spreadsheet software, Salesforce, CTMS systems
Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to coordinate operational issues and support across multiple sites for multiple clinical trials
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving abilities
Demonstrated ability to build metrics platforms and reports
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize assigned projects
Ability to lead/facilitate communication and present to all levels of the organization
Resourceful with heightened analytical, assessment, and problem solving capabilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment/ heightened sense of urgency
Self-directed with demonstrated ability to manage multiple varying deliverables with shifting priorities/requirementsEducation:
Bachelor Degree required; Master's Degree preferredExperience:
Minimum 3-5 years experience in healthcare research or other science related field
Minimum 3-5 years experience in clinical trial environmentCertification or License:
SOCRA or ACRP certification preferredWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Job: Directors & Managers Title: Senior Manager of Site Relationship Development Location: Tennessee-Nashville-Sarah Cannon Clinical Operations Requisition ID: 25320-6519
