Manager of Non-Therapeutic Research Operations at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

The Manager of Non-Therapeutic Research Operations is a management position responsible for community and clinically based non-therapeutic research in the Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO). The purpose of this job function is to oversee a diverse team that is dedicated to non-therapeutic research, primarily supporting Cancer Epidemiology and Health Outcomes and Behavior faculty. In addition, this position is expected to build relationships throughout the organization, collaborate well with stakeholders of the office, in addition to the NTRO management and staff teams to ensure timely study activation, create efficiencies, and support the studies under the NTRO. This is an incredibly important role that will require innovation, relationship building, critical thinking, and utilizing research knowledge of non-therapeutic studies.

This position will be critical in supporting the growth of the department and help expand the infrastructure for external site studies in this space.

Position Highlights:

• The ability to be innovative and creative, helping to develop processes that non-therapeutic research will utilize for years to come.
• The ability to oversee a diverse team that conducts research in the community
• Working with the other NTRO managers and leadership to align practices in non-therapeutic research.
• This position will be responsible to help investigators operationalize their studies that may not always fit the mold.
• This innovative and exciting work requires a manager that can think outside the box and take initiative to implement solutions; facilitate the operations for the investigators.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A critical thinker that can piece together potential issues and think about resolutions ahead of time for the staff and faculty.
• Someone who is energized by implementing change and contribute innovative ideas.
• Is a team player and enjoys a team-based environment
• Can guide faculty and staff on the appropriate path forward for complex questions concerning how to implement their study at Moffitt
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An individual that has high emotional intelligence
• An individual that has experience in Population Science/non-therapeutic research, particularly in the community setting

Responsibilities:

• Work with Management/Leadership team as needed to develop workflows, streamline operations and support staff/faculty
• Oversee a team of supervisors, research coordinators and other staff performing non-therapeutic work in the clinical space.
• Develop and over time, sustain/contribute to workflows relating to Non-Therapeutic Research activation, study start up, research support for ongoing studies, satellite expansion, multi-site studies, and study close out.
• Develop and implement pilot projects to advance institutional initiatives
• Lead large projects/initiatives predominately related to community research and multi-site work.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers and facilitate clear communication.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required with a minimum of 5 years of research experience in clinical research and/or observational-based studies with at least 2 years of supervisory and/or leadership experience. Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience must include coordinating and managing efforts of research staff and closely interacting with internal and external health care personnel (MDs, RNs, PharmDs, etc) to satisfactorily conduct research studies.
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures that govern clinical and biorepository research
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial coordination, regulatory compliance, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Must have the ability to work well under the pressure of meeting mandatory deadlines. Must have good organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments across a research team.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a large team; motivate people to achieve excellence; work with multiple faculty and staffing levels and with multiple business units to achieve departmental goals.
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to train personnel to implement rigorous research protocols.
• Working knowledge and experience in service costing and financial management for a staff team.

Preferred qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; proficient computer skills (i.e. Powerpoint, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Ability to interpret/ translate shared information and communicate to the NTRO leadership
• Able to multitask and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Exceptional listening skills and ability to relate to, influence, and coach employees.
• Demonstrated experience developing and/or using technical solutions to solve problems and enhance efficiencies.
• Experience managing multiple projects.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.