Clinical Studies Supervisor

The Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics conducts broad Phase 1 studies across disease boundaries and molecular targets. We strive to provide outstanding patient care while performing innovative Phase 1 trials with new drugs that may eventually improve the management of cancer.

The primary purpose of the Supervisor, Clinical Studies Coordination position is to supervise, plan, and conduct protocol operations for a designated area. Ensures strict adherence to the policies and procedures of the department and institution.

The ideal candidate is proficient in MS Office and demonstrates strong attention to detail. Experience in oncology, research, or Epic, proficiency in another language, or a graduate degree is preferred.

Minimum $42.79/hour – Midpoint $53.37/hour – Maximum $63.94/hour

Work Location: Hybrid/Remote

Why Us? At UT MD Anderson, this role directly contributes to the advancement of innovative cancer therapies through leadership of Phase 1 clinical research operations. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading investigators, mentor research professionals, support cutting-edge clinical trials, and play a meaningful role in advancing the institution's mission while fostering continued professional growth and work-life balance. • Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options. • Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups. • Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

KEY FUNCTIONS

1. Clinical Protocol Operations • Provide overall coordination and facilitation of clinical research activities and protocol patient care for assigned area. • Coordinate with the Team Lead regarding protocol assignments to study and research data coordinators based on a variety of criteria, such as length of experience, complexity of protocol, number of active patients, type of forms which require completion, etc. • Supervise the protocol-related research activity of study and data coordinators to ensure compliance to all standards, policies, and quality measures. • Monitor accuracy compliance by study coordinators and data coordinators by performing QA audits. • Maintain open communication with physicians and regulatory area to be aware of upcoming protocols.

2. Clinical Protocol Activities • Coordinate activities related to initiation and conduct of clinical trials. • Participate in protocol-specific clinical tasks as needed. • Assist the primary investigator in collection and evaluation of data. • Assist the primary investigator with Protocol Start-Up.

3. Administration/Supervision • Oversee activities of clinical trials personnel to provide guidance, correction when needed, and coverage when short-staffed. • Coordinate and participate in the interview and selection process for clinical research personnel in assigned area. • Provide training and mentoring for new study and data coordinators. • Participate in management of departmental clinical research activities and assigned personnel, with emphasis on effective utilization of resources. Assist with appropriate workload assignments (staffing model) through regular communication with the Team Lead. • Complete performance evaluations of personnel directly supervised. • Communicate and administer departmental and institutional policy and procedures for personnel in the clinical research area. • Mentoring.

4. Professional Development • Identify needs and provide training and guidance with regard to the policies and procedures that are related to management and monitoring of patients on clinical trials, as delineated in the department training manual and presented at weekly training meetings. • Participate in the training and development of personnel in the clinical research area, with emphasis on effective orientation and continuing education. • Plan, design, and conduct complex staff education and disseminate information by means of the weekly training sessions/presentations and/or written communications. Participate in conducting department training sessions to insure protocol compliance and dissemination of new information and policies. • Mentor and encourage clinical research staff to develop through participation in professional organizations, serving on committees, attending journal presentations, seminars, or conferences.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor's degree • Preferred: Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Six years experience with research studies or direct patient care obtained from nursing, data gathering or related field to include three years in a lead or supervisory capacity. With preferred degree, three years of required experience to include three years of lead or supervisory experience • Preferred: Proficient in MS Office and demonstrates strong attention to detail. Experience in oncology, research, or Epic, proficiency in another language, or a graduate degree is preferred. • May substitute the required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis • Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Job Details Employment Status: Full-Time Organization: EVP & Chief Physician Exec 710636 Employee Status: Regular Work Locations: Houston (TX Med Ctr), 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, 77030 Work Location: Hybrid Onsite/Remote Job Code: 04378 Salary (Pay Basis): 89,000.00 Salary Midpoint: 111000 Salary Maximum: 133,000.00 Fund Type: Soft Work Week: Days FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay