Executive Director, Clinical Research Operations (Community and Orange County)

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Must have a Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management completed or in progress, or a related discipline.
  • Candidates currently enrolled in a Master’s program must have a completion date within 3 years of employment.
• Must have at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience related to the conduct of clinical trials.
• Must have at least 10 years of experience related to the management and conduct of oncology clinical trials in an academic setting required.
• Must have experience in coordinating and managing the efforts of health care personnel who work in the clinical trials arena. 
• Must have working knowledge of policies and procedures that govern clinical research, including but not limited to FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and The Joint Commission Standards 
• Must have knowledge and experience in managing clinical trials.
• Must have knowledge of regulatory guidelines and requirements for the conduct of clinical trials and research subjects protection.
• Must have knowledge and experience in the clinical research environment.
• Must have knowledge and experience in health care setting. 
• Must have knowledge broad knowledge of nursing scope of practice.
• Must have knowledge of clinical care in a clinical research setting.
• Must have knowledge of quality and performance improvement methodologies, safety and reliability science
• Must be skilled in communicating effectively, facilitating group processes and training staff; preparing data analysis
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with all employees, public and private organizations
• Ability to work under pressure and to maintain efficiency and composure
• Demonstrated commitment to participatory management and a strong service orientation
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in planning, coordinating and implementing patient and staff safety procedures
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in continuous learning and a commitment to performance improvement
• Talent for leading and facilitating group and team meetings
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently within a defined strategy
• Comfortable in handling challenging situations that may involve adverse outcomes
• Ability to work within a matrix organizational structure with many stakeholders

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Active California Registered Nurse license.
  • If out of state, must obtain CA RN license within 120 days of start date.

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Certified Clinical Research Professional
• Certification in Oncology Nursing
• Knowledgeable and experienced with Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA and other performance improvement methods, with a record of successful improvement projects.
• Strong record of leadership, project management, and collaboration
• Demonstrated analytic and computer skills including use of statistical control charts with strong writing, problem solving and communication skills

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.