Job Information
Dignity Health Research Program Manager Neuromodulation Program in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
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Responsibilities
Our Department is seeking a Research Program Manager of the Neuromodulation Program. This position works collaboratively with the Director of the Barrow Brain Tumor Research Center (BBTRC) to manage program finances, implement clinical trials, facilitate research and academic collaborations, secure extramural funding and philanthropy, coordinate patient outreach and navigation activities, and coordinate inter-disciplinary patient care initiatives. Established in 2010, the Barrow Brain Tumor Research Center is a translational research program comprised of basic scientists, clinician investigators, and clinicians who conduct laboratory-based research, clinical outcomes studies, and prospective Phase 0/I/II/III clinical trials focusing on brain tumors. This position reports jointly to the BBTRC Director and the Executive Director for Research Administration, and works cooperatively with the Manager for Research Operations, the Manager for Clinical Research Operations, the Practice Manager for the BNI Department of Neurology, the BNI Program Director for Neuro-Oncology, the BNI Medical Director for Radiation Oncology, and BNI attending neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists.
Qualifications
3 years experience in inpatient or outpatient clinical operations.
Familiarity with NIH and other governmental research funding mechanisms.
Preferred:
Oncology experience.
Experience in basic science operations.
Experience with clinical trials.
Experience with contract research organizations (CRO's).
Supervisory experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree preferred.
Superior knowledge of GCP, ICH, and FDA regulations. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively communicate complex information and processes to a variety of audiences. Proven attention to detail, with strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, and customer service skills. Strong computer skills and the ability to utilize automated hospital billing and record systems. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively navigate a matrix organizational structure and effectively lead cross functional teams. Ability to work effectively with physicians, scientists, donors, and patients.
Pay Range
$36.96 - $53.60 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
