Non-Therapeutic Research Study Manager

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact in the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan.

Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers.  

These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Most offer a hybrid schedule (mix of remote and on-site). Moffitt offers training and orientation.

Position Highlights: 

The NTRO Research Study Manager’s primary focus is to work with GI department leadership, Dr. Daniel Anaya and Dr. Jennifer Permuth, as well as other GI Faculty, overseeing all assigned research projects/protocols conducted at Moffitt Cancer Center as well as overseeing Moffitt research protocols at external sites. The NTRO Research Study Manager facilitates and leads several projects related to nontherapeutic research activities within a multidisciplinary oncology research environment, including translational and biomarker-driven studies. This role may also support studies involving biospecimen collection, molecular characterization, biomarker evaluation, and other translational oncology research activities.

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Must have experience with data analytics and or a strong data background.
• Experience in R, Python and SAS is preferred
• Experience with survival analysis, regression modeling, data cleaning and manipulation is preferred.
• Must have the ability to work well under the pressure of meeting mandatory deadlines. 
• Must have good organizational skills and careful attention to details. 
• Good oral and written communication skills are required. 
• Must have ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments. 
• Must be capable of exercising good judgment, communicating with others, and displays a high degree of competence, skill, creativity and independence of thought and action. 
• Must have strong data management and overall computer skills. 
• Working knowledge of oncology research, including cancer clinical, epidemiologic, translational, and/or outcomes research is preferred.
• Familiarity with molecular and biomarker-based research methodologies, including biospecimen-based studies, genomic testing, molecular profiling, or related laboratory and translational research concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities:

The NTRO Research Study Manager routinely performs the following research activities:

• plans, leads, and facilitates the daily research and administrative duties associated with the PI's portfolio of research;
• monitors project timelines and performs related project quality assurance;
• assignment of resources including oversight of the training needs related to the study(s) implementations;
• acts as the liaison between the faculty member and the research coordinators;
• collaborates with cross-functional, internal and external teams to efficiently implement and execute all assigned protocols.  

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field relating to public health, psychology, biological sciences or relevant field and five (5) years of directly relevant research experience (participant recruitment, biospecimen procurement, protocol amendments, data abstraction, budget planning), inclusive of 2 years of project management related experience (leading, planning, implementing and/or executing research projects) is required.
• Experience with data analytics and/or a strong data background.
• Must have the ability to work well under the pressure of meeting mandatory deadlines.
• Must have good organizational skills and careful attention to details.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must have ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Must be capable of exercising good judgment, communicating with others, and displays a high degree of competence, skill, creativity and independence of thought and action. Must have strong data management and overall computer skills.

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Salary Range

$73,424.00 - $111,883.20

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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