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WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence.  With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.  Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.  We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Summary:

The Alliance Relationship Manager is responsible for alliances and strategic initiatives within the Clinical Research department.  Creating and managing alliances from inception through the alliance lifecycle while engaging with internal stakeholders and partner contacts to meet contractual obligations and maximize partnership value.  The Alliance Relationship Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan and drive research initiatives with internal leaders and development partners.  This role will work to resolve alliance issues that may arise, escalate issues, and communicate alliance and initiative performance to leaders and support reporting for other internal committees and systems/tools.

Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures.  Performs other duties and projects as assigned.  Performs all duties in accordance with compliance regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partnership Management:
  • Serves as the primary liaison between FCS and external research related customers
  • Develops and maintains strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders (Industry, technology partners, advocacy, FCS leadership, physicians, etc.) and cultivates partnerships with external groups independently.
  • Gathers valuable insights and feedback from industry sponsors on FCS operations, medical services, investigators, and sites to help guide research program direction and/or performance.
  • Creates and delivers research presentations and industry trends to research teams/staff.
  • Organizes and hosts collaborative meetings/exchanges with early / late phase medical directorship.
  • Participates in professional associations and developmental activities to remain informed regarding new development in the field and disseminate information to department personnel.
  • Identifies opportunities for potential partnerships and ensure expectations / contractual obligations are met with existing partners.

• Strategic Initiatives Execution
  • Leads and executes major enterprise clinical research initiatives within allocated budgets and timelines.
  • Independently uses and applies wide-ranging experience and proficiency to develop a tactical plan (i.e. roadmap, workflows) for project execution.
  • Engages multiple stakeholders and collaborates across multiple department to  identify the necessary expertise or resources to bring the project to completion.
  • Monitors the milestones, timelines and progress of multiple-complex, simultaneous projects.
  • Interfaces with leaders to formulate and evaluate alternative solutions, design metrics and provide recommendations to achieve the goals of strategic initiatives.
     
• Independent Program Support:
  • Generates new business, collaborative partnerships and/or grant opportunities to ensure a sustainable program.
  • Evaluates new collaborative opportunities, conducts feasibility analysis, assesses the resource requirements, manages the approval process and monitors the project progress and outcomes.
  • Develops and negotiates accurate and institutionally compliant project contracts and budgets in collaboration with the physician scientists, administration, legal, compliance and others.
  • Facilities grant or foundation submissions to support program goals.

• Additional tasks as needed to support team and FCS.
   

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, health administration, or life science related field required
• Preferred: Masters or advanced degree in related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in clinical research
• Minimum of three (3) years of projects or programs
• Oncology clinical trials experience desired

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:
  • Experience analyzing and thinking critically on strategic and operational issues that have both immediate and long-term impacts.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, oral and written communication, presenting, and the ability to explain complex information in plain language.
  • Developed  time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
  • Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments and teams.
  • Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population and leadership.
  • Solid understanding of clinical research and development.
  • Proactive mindset that can operationalize new solutions with both internal and external stakeholders.

VALUES:

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission

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SCREENINGS – Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.  Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.