Cancer Trial Network (CTN) Project Coordinator

$61,318 - $61,318/Yr

Oregon Health & Science University - Portland, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The Cancer Trial Network (CTN) Project Coordinator at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is responsible for managing and overseeing research operations related to CTN studies. This role involves coordinating clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and facilitating communication among various stakeholders. The coordinator will also support quality assurance and training initiatives, contributing to the advancement of cancer research and treatment.

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.
• Help develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for monitoring and compliance.
• Ensure all regulatory and patient records are audit-ready per applicable rules and regulations.
• Communicate, escalate, and delegate tasks as needed; provide support and training to ensure task completion.
• 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 preparing documents for grant applications.
• Provide support to KCI staff and within meetings to support the CTN program.
• Assist with the creation and distribution of CTN data reports and compliance queries.

Requirements

• Master's in 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

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees.
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU.
• 25 days a year of paid time off.
• 8 days of sick time off.
• Commuter subsidies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits.
• Annual Merit Increase.
• Growth/Development Opportunities.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.