Cancer Trial Network (CTN) Project Coordinator

$61,318 - $61,318/Yr

Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Cancer Trial Network (CTN) Project Coordinator at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is responsible for managing and overseeing research operations related to clinical trials within the Knight Cancer Institute. This role involves coordinating trial activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and serving as a liaison among various stakeholders, including NCI, NCTN, and clinical research teams. The coordinator will facilitate training, track compliance, and support the development of educational materials, all while embodying the institute's guiding principles of boldness, support, and connection.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between NCI CIRB, OHSU IRB, and disease teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met.
• Deliver updates, training, and information during regular CTN meetings with participating PIs and staff.
• Review, track, process, and disseminate pertinent information received via CTN alerts and announcements.
• Assist with the coordination, completion, and tracking of activities for CTN studies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare, distribute, and lead study training for assigned CTN protocols; track attendance and completion.
• Communicate and distribute IRB approvals and updates to research teams promptly.
• Create, update, and share trackers to provide updates on regulatory and protocol compliance.
• Review, prepare, educate, guide, and facilitate audits for all CTN-supported teams.
• Develop and maintain user-friendly tracking mechanisms for monitoring and compliance.
• Ensure all regulatory and patient records are audit-ready per applicable rules and regulations.
• Coordinate and aid in the development of CTN training materials and resources.
• Evaluate logistics and processes for continuous improvement within the CTN program.
• Assist with tracking requirements and prepare documents for grant applications.
• Provide support to KCI staff and within meetings to support the CTN program.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least 3 years of clinical research specific experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Visio, and MS Project.
• Strong program management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with scientific and/or medical staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills; detail-oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or Clinical Research Certificate.
• Experience in oncology clinical research is strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic data capture systems.
• Experience presenting scientific information.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan