Clinical Protocol Development Associate
Chapel Hill, NC 
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Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Application Deadline 05/07/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Clinical Protocol Development Associate
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number 20001357
Vacancy ID NF0008070
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications/Experience
Proposed Start Date 06/03/2024
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) oversees and coordinates oncology clinical trial research for the UNC School of Medicine and UNC Cancer Care. The UNC Lineberger Oncology Clinical Trial Office (CPO) is primarily responsible for organizing, managing, conducting, and supporting these trials. This position will collaborate in writing, editing, producing and reviewing oncology clinical trials LOIs (letters of intent) and protocols. Priority of work is primarily self-directed with input and guidance from senior MD faculty in the clinical research program, immediate supervisor and the Senior Clinical Protocol Development Associate.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Advanced clinical health science degree (i.e., Pharm.D. MSN, NP, MD) or PhD. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and be comfortable interacting with individuals at all levels internal and external to UNC Lineberger. Have a strong record of experience in medical writing or protocol writing and working knowledge of the following: federal and local regulations of clinical trials; drug development; and bio statistics. Candidate must enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary groups of colleagues. Must be able to manage multiple projects at various stages, and be able to work independently with occasional guidance from physician leadership or management.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience and expertise in oncology research is highly desirable. Experience in grant writing.
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Department Contact Name and Title Gretchen Harrison, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email gretchen_harrison@med.unc.edu
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
Dependent on Qualifications/Experience
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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