Data Safety and Monitoring Manager - 34737 University Staff

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Cancer Center

Working Title: Data Safety and Monitoring Manager

Position #: 699241 – Requisition #: 34737

Job Summary:

Examples of Work Performed:

Program Management and Administration:

• Oversees all data and safety monitoring programs and activities required to maintain UCCC's standing as a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Manages unit operations to assure adherence to all research standards set forth by the NCI, FDA, OHRP and institution.

• Reviews all protocols conducted through the CU Cancer Center, as a component of the PRMS submission/review process to ensure trial oversight requirements are properly categorized and that all investigator-initiated trials have adequate safety oversight in relationship to the trial's risk.

• Coordination and organization of all preparatory and post-audit activities including approving audit reports and escalating unacceptable findings as needed.

• Maintains DSMC-relevant data within the OnCore® clinical trial management system.

• Prepares and facilitates all DSMC meetings.

• Facilitates the review of all SAEs, UAPs and DSM Progress Reports received by the DSMC and manages the documentation for review by the NCI as required.

• Responsible for strategic planning for the effective deployment of program oversight mechanisms and manages the goals and output of all operational components.

• Manages DSM budget to ensure effective allocation of funds and unit services.

• Leads DSM administrative efforts to manage unit goals and outcomes.

Process Improvement, Guidance Development, and Collaboration :

• Leads compliance operations by developing, managing, and supervising implemented processes and procedures employed by UCCC member investigators and staff.

• Interprets policies, standards, and regulations, and evaluates potentially critical problems not covered by policies, standards, and regulations.

• Recommend strategies and draft policies and processes to support necessary oversight activities; work with the DSMC Chair, DSM Committee, Quality and Compliance Program Director, Cancer Center clinical and administrative leadership to develop consensus and support for policies and processes across the various constituencies within the Cancer Center.

• Ensures continuous process improvement and compliance. Subject matter expert to internal and external audiences regarding policies, procedures, and activities relevant to program functions.

• Maintain contacts with counterparts within the NCI-designated cancer centers to assure the best practices are implemented within the CU Cancer Center; attends meetings and conferences with external colleagues as appropriate.

• Works with OnCore® leadership as needed to identify new practices and features to improve consistency within OnCore® for all investigative groups within the CU Cancer Center.

Personnel Management and Training:

• Responsible for hiring, evaluation and discipline of DSMC auditors while ensuring day-to-day activities of DSMC are appropriately executed, including:

• All audit activities including investigator-initiated trial audits, ‘for cause' audits, external audit preps, National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) audits, regulatory audits, and pharmacy audits.

• Collection and analysis of audit trends for training and education of clinical research staff.

• Training and supervision of DSMC audit team.

• Provides recommendations, guidance, and training to prospective internal clients (faculty and staff) and Cancer Center clinical leadership on appropriate protocol oversight and DSMC policies and procedures.

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Position #: 699241 – Requisition #: 34737

Job Summary:

Examples of Work Performed:

Program Management and Administration:

• Oversees all data and safety monitoring programs and activities required to maintain UCCC's standing as a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Manages unit operations to assure adherence to all research standards set forth by the NCI, FDA, OHRP and institution.

• Reviews all protocols conducted through the CU Cancer Center, as a component of the PRMS submission/review process to ensure trial oversight requirements are properly categorized and that all investigator-initiated trials have adequate safety oversight in relationship to the trial's risk.

• Coordination and organization of all preparatory and post-audit activities including approving audit reports and escalating unacceptable findings as needed.

• Maintains DSMC-relevant data within the OnCore® clinical trial management system.

• Prepares and facilitates all DSMC meetings.

• Facilitates the review of all SAEs, UAPs and DSM Progress Reports received by the DSMC and manages the documentation for review by the NCI as required.

• Responsible for strategic planning for the effective deployment of program oversight mechanisms and manages the goals and output of all operational components.

• Manages DSM budget to ensure effective allocation of funds and unit services.

• Leads DSM administrative efforts to manage unit goals and outcomes.

Process Improvement, Guidance Development, and Collaboration :

• Leads compliance operations by developing, managing, and supervising implemented processes and procedures employed by UCCC member investigators and staff.

• Interprets policies, standards, and regulations, and evaluates potentially critical problems not covered by policies, standards, and regulations.

• Recommend strategies and draft policies and processes to support necessary oversight activities; work with the DSMC Chair, DSM Committee, Quality and Compliance Program Director, Cancer Center clinical and administrative leadership to develop consensus and support for policies and processes across the various constituencies within the Cancer Center.

• Ensures continuous process improvement and compliance. Subject matter expert to internal and external audiences regarding policies, procedures, and activities relevant to program functions.

• Maintain contacts with counterparts within the NCI-designated cancer centers to assure the best practices are implemented within the CU Cancer Center; attends meetings and conferences with external colleagues as appropriate.

• Works with OnCore® leadership as needed to identify new practices and features to improve consistency within OnCore® for all investigative groups within the CU Cancer Center.

Personnel Management and Training:

• Responsible for hiring, evaluation and discipline of DSMC auditors while ensuring day-to-day activities of DSMC are appropriately executed, including:

• All audit activities including investigator-initiated trial audits, ‘for cause' audits, external audit preps, National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) audits, regulatory audits, and pharmacy audits.

• Collection and analysis of audit trends for training and education of clinical research staff.

• Training and supervision of DSMC audit team.

• Provides recommendations, guidance, and training to prospective internal clients (faculty and staff) and Cancer Center clinical leadership on appropriate protocol oversight and DSMC policies and procedures.

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Job Summary:

Examples of Work Performed:

Program Management and Administration:

• Oversees all data and safety monitoring programs and activities required to maintain UCCC's standing as a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

• Manages unit operations to assure adherence to all research standards set forth by the NCI, FDA, OHRP and institution.

• Reviews all protocols conducted through the CU Cancer Center, as a component of the PRMS submission/review process to ensure trial oversight requirements are properly categorized and that all investigator-initiated trials have adequate safety oversight in relationship to the trial's risk.

• Coordination and organization of all preparatory and post-audit activities including approving audit reports and escalating unacceptable findings as needed.

• Maintains DSMC-relevant data within the OnCore® clinical trial management system.

• Prepares and facilitates all DSMC meetings.

• Facilitates the review of all SAEs, UAPs and DSM Progress Reports received by the DSMC and manages the documentation for review by the NCI as required.

• Responsible for strategic planning for the effective deployment of program oversight mechanisms and manages the goals and output of all operational components.

• Manages DSM budget to ensure effective allocation of funds and unit services.

• Leads DSM administrative efforts to manage unit goals and outcomes.

Process Improvement, Guidance Development, and Collaboration :

• Leads compliance operations by developing, managing, and supervising implemented processes and procedures employed by UCCC member investigators and staff.

• Interprets policies, standards, and regulations, and evaluates potentially critical problems not covered by policies, standards, and regulations.

• Recommend strategies and draft policies and processes to support necessary oversight activities; work with the DSMC Chair, DSM Committee, Quality and Compliance Program Director, Cancer Center clinical and administrative leadership to develop consensus and support for policies and processes across the various constituencies within the Cancer Center.

• Ensures continuous process improvement and compliance. Subject matter expert to internal and external audiences regarding policies, procedures, and activities relevant to program functions.

• Maintain contacts with counterparts within the NCI-designated cancer centers to assure the best practices are implemented within the CU Cancer Center; attends meetings and conferences with external colleagues as appropriate.

• Works with OnCore® leadership as needed to identify new practices and features to improve consistency within OnCore® for all investigative groups within the CU Cancer Center.

Personnel Management and Training:

• Responsible for hiring, evaluation and discipline of DSMC auditors while ensuring day-to-day activities of DSMC are appropriately executed, including:

• All audit activities including investigator-initiated trial audits, ‘for cause' audits, external audit preps, National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) audits, regulatory audits, and pharmacy audits.

• Collection and analysis of audit trends for training and education of clinical research staff.

• Training and supervision of DSMC audit team.

• Provides recommendations, guidance, and training to prospective internal clients (faculty and staff) and Cancer Center clinical leadership on appropriate protocol oversight and DSMC policies and procedures.

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Diversity and Equity:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, public policy, social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare, finance, accounting, business administration, business, communications, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Five (5) years of clinical auditing experience

• Four (4) years of clinical research experience (can be included in above)

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience (can be included in above)

OR

• Any equivalent combination of Education or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven (7) or more years of clinical research experience

• Experience with oncology research clinical research, including investigator-initiated, NCTN and industry sponsored clinical trials.

• Experience conducting various phases of clinical trials

• Experience with device clinical trials

• Experience with human subject research not involving new drugs or devices, such as specimen banks or non-drug interventions

• Experience with University of Colorado Cancer Center CCTO, HCTU and other Cancer Center clinical trials units' Policy and Procedures in relation to conducting multiple clinical trials

• Experience with OnCore® clinical trial management system

• Experience developing SOPs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently

• Superior organization skills

• Strategic leadership skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Proactively assess potential problems and provide timely solutions

• Proficiency with OnCore® clinical trials management system, Windows and MS Office

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of application

How to Apply:

Screening of Applications Begins:

September 22, 2024.

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The DSMC Manager is responsible for working closely with the DSM Committee Chair and the Quality and Compliance Program Director to ensure compliance with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) approved Institutional Data & Safety Monitoring (DSM) Plan and manage this critical function of the Cancer Center. The individual in the role will be expected to oversee and execute all activities associated with auditing, protocol reviews for inclusion of appropriate data and safety monitoring language, coordination of quarterly DSMC meeting, and safety reporting. The DSMC Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of new policies and processes to ensure DSMC is able to meet the changing environment driven by growth in the clinical research portfolio, changes in institutional, federal and/or NCI policies, and growth in the clinical entities that comprise the Cancer Center's membership. This position will directly oversee the DSMC Auditors. 50% 20% 30%

– this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule

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– this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule

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– this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule

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