CLINICAL TRIALS SCREENING COORDINATOR
Moffitt Cancer Center
- Tampa, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.SummaryAre 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, youâll bring hope to patients by delivering tomorrowâs 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.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 skillsExcellent teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with those from diverse backgrounds and experiencesPrior experience in clinical trials is preferredFamiliarity with regulatory requirements in clinical research or ability to successfully learn thisExperience interacting with patients and coordinating care with medical staffGain 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 Investigatorâs (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:Bachelorâs Degree in science, health related field and/ or related project management2 yearsâ 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).