Oncology Research Consultant - Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) Protocol Writer

Job Req ID: 746801

Position Number: 00174779

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Variable/On Call

Shift Details: M-F; dayshift

Standard Hours: 40.00

Department Name: LCI Clinical Trials

Location: Carolinas Medical Center

Location Details:  1021 Morehead Medical Dr 2nd floor Biostats suite, Charlotte NC 28204; Sometimes remote

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Job Summary

Collaborats with Sponsor-Investigators and Biostaticians on the development of investigator-initiated first-draft clinical trials protocols.

Additional Essential Functions

• Facilitates the creation of a first draft protocol to be submitted to the IIR Team for subsequent project development; significant focus on clinical operations


• Project manages the pre-IIR phase to ensure continued momentum to meet project deadlines


• Collaborates with Sponsor-Investigators, LCI Biostatistics and other key stakeholders during the pre-IIR phase of project development


• Provides education to the Sponsor-Investigator on the IIR project development process


• Provides consultation to the IIR Team on project development and protocol amendments as needed

Physical Requirements

Primarily works in an office setting. Requires full range of body motion; sitting for extensive periods of time; walking, standing, reading, and writing/keyboarding. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 35 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range. Must speak and read/write clearly in English. Must be able to be mobile within the entire healthcare system and other locations that participate in LCI clinical trials.



Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of clinical research experience with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization (CRO) or equivalent experience required; or Master's Degree and 2 years of clinical research experience with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization (CRO) or equivalent experience required; or a minimum of 6 years clinical research experience with a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization (CRO) or equivalent experience required with no degree. Health/Science degree preferred. Previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred, especially cancer care and/or clinical research. Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP, RAPS, etc.) preferred. Supervisory experience or experience leading teams preferred.

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As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.

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