CLINICAL TRIALS SCREENING COORDINATOR

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL

Job posting number: #7232617 (Ref:hlj_52751)

Posted: March 27, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to impact lives and be a central part of a dynamic and innovative team in the fight against cancer? As a Moffitt Clinical Research Coordinator, you’ll bring hope to patients by delivering tomorrow’s cancer treatments today! You will have the opportunity to interact directly with patients, enroll, educate and guide them through the experiences of taking part in clinical trials while receiving innovative treatments as part of a therapeutic clinical trial. You will be the member of the Team that ensures the trial is moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan. 

Our Clinical Research Coordinators come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including social sciences (public health, social work, sociology, psychology, communications, and more), biological sciences, business, and humanities. The Clinical Research Coordinator role is a terrific opportunity for those who have already worked in other areas of healthcare as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting way to contribute through their career.  

This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule and hybrid work (mix of remote and on-site) after passing a 90-day introductory and training period. Moffitt offers paid training and orientation through its CTO (Clinical Trails Office) Academy. Position tiers may vary according to experience. Relocation assistance may be provided. 

https://moffitt.org/clinical-trials-research/clinical-trials/clinical-trials-administration/ 

Clinical Trials 

These positions work closely with patients, patient families, study sponsors (from smaller pioneer biotech companies through large pharmaceutical companies), and the Clinical Trial Team that includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses, data monitors and data managers.  

Successful candidates will possess: 

  • Effective communication, good decision-making, eagerness to embrace challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm, and time management skills 

  • Excellent teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with those from diverse backgrounds and experiences 

  • Prior experience in clinical trials is preferred 

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in clinical research or ability to successfully learn this  

  • Experience interacting with patients and coordinating care with medical staff 

  • Gain a solid learning and understanding of regulatory guidelines and following a clinical trial protocol.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Trials Screening Coordinator reports to the Clinical Trials Office but will directly support a specific Disease Site Program.  This position is embedded in the clinic to serve as a single point of contact to aid physicians, clinical team-members, and research personnel with timely identification of patients for consideration for clinical trial enrollment. The role performs an integrated approach to ensure effectiveness and efficiencies for directing potential patients to a trial program. The role has the primary responsibility for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to guide, review eligibility and provide access to available clinical trials.

The position assesses the needs of the various Principal Investigator’s (PI) clinical research protocols. The incumbent works under the supervision of the PI and CTO manager/supervisor and will improve or heavily influence the improvement of tracking and database systems, reporting, tools, processes, and protocols, ensuring an integrated approach for effectiveness and efficiencies. 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in science, health related field and/ or related project management

2 years’ experience in clinical trials (patient facing coordination, data management, regulatory or other research coordination). This role is required to have knowledge of the clinical research process, procedures, oncology and understanding of research protocols. Familiarity with clinic and office organization, procedures, and protocols.

Overall understanding of research project development and requirements.

Demonstrated experience Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Power Point).



Mission To create a Moffitt culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we strive to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Vision To advance and accelerate a culture of access, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is a priority at Moffitt and is meant "to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion as we contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer." The Enterprise Equity Department focuses its efforts on eliminating those obstacles to an individual’s ability to exist within their personal comfort zone at the cancer center. Everyone is important to meeting this priority. Addressing and responding to diversity and inclusion fosters an environment where mutual respect for diverse cultures, communication styles, languages, customs, beliefs, values, traditions, experiences and other ways in which we identify ourselves, is the expectation.


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