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Clinical Research Protocol Educator - Remote US

Role overview

Summary

The Clinical Research Protocol Educator role focuses on directing the design, planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical trial training activities at Sarah Cannon Research Institute. This position supports the education of Research Nurses and other staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in oncology clinical trials.

Qualifications

  • Extensive oncology knowledge base of all major cancer types.
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations and ICH guidelines for clinical trials.
  • At least one year of oncology experience.
  • Preferred: An Associate Degree; Bachelor Degree
  • Preferred: Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP)

Responsibilities

  • Attend and participate in Investigator and Site start-up meetings to disseminate information to Clinical Operations staff
  • Develop and deliver training for new protocols, determining the delivery mechanism, timing, and frequency
  • Create learning aids such as self-study guides and multimedia visual aids to educate and train staff
  • Facilitate groups, workshops, and programs to enhance knowledge of site clinic and research staff

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Training And Development
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Sarah Cannon

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • SME
  • 501–1,000
Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, offers integrated cancer services with convenient access to cutting-edge therapies for those facing cancer in communities across the United States and United Kingdom. Sarah Cannon’s cancer programs include individualized patient navigation provided by oncology-trained nurses, ~1,200 stem cell transplants performed annually throughout the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Network, hundreds of clinical trials, and molecular profiling capabilities. Through its services, Sarah Cannon is providing state-of-the-art cancer care close to home for hundreds of thousands of patients, a number unmatched by any single cancer center. To learn more about Sarah Cannon, visit sarahcannon.com.

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Job description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.


Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission


People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.


Job Description

As the Clinical Research Protocol Educator you will direct the design, plan, delivery and evaluation of clinical trial related training activities of Sarah Cannon colleagues. Your training primarily includes Research Nurses but may also include Research Coordinators, non-clinical research staff, and Clinical Site personnel. 


This is a remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.


Duties include and are not limited to:

  • You will attend and participate in Investigator and Site start up meetings with the responsibility to disseminate appropriate information to the Clinical Operations staff 
  • You will develop and participate in the delivery of training for new protocols and determine the delivery mechanism, timing and frequency 
  • You will develop and utilize learning aids such as self-study guides, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference materials to educate and train applicable staff 
  • You will develop presentations and facilitate groups, workshops and programs to enhance strategic site clinic and Sarah Cannon research staff knowledge 
  • You will complete regimen templates for HER systems for current and upcoming protocols 
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for success include: 

  • An Associate Degree; Bachelor Degree preferred 
  • Extensive oncology knowledge base of all major cancer types including disease-related symptom management, standard treatment options, and treatment-related side effect management 
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations and ICH guidelines pertaining to the conduct of clinical trials involving human subjects for Investigator and Sponsor requirements 
  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles, processes, and ethical considerations in clinical trials involving human subjects 
  • Knowledge of the guidelines, standards and operating requirements of Institutional Review Boards 
  • At least one year of oncology experience 
  • At least one year of research experience 
  • Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred 
  • Oncology Certification (OCN) preferred 

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute


Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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