New River Community College
Clinical Operations Manager - Cancer Center
New River Community College, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Clinical Operations Manager – Cancer Center
Department: SOM KC Cancer Center Clinical Trials – Clinical Trials Clinical Operations
Job Description Summary: The Clinical Operations Manager will manage clinical research activities led by investigators and faculty in the Cancer Center research program. This is a working manager role and will also be responsible for conducting study activities including consenting, follow‑up visits, etc. The manager will assist in the development and implementation of departmental standard operating procedures and will plan and execute operational aspects of research, including managing deliverables, timelines, project costs, contracts, and agreements. The position assists in grant writing, budget creation, and submission of grant requests to federal and foundation agencies and will lead cross‑functional teams to support the Cancer Center’s mission.
The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, one of only 57 in the nation with this distinction. Patients gain access to promising therapies, cutting‑edge clinical trials, and world‑class research.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and serve as primary contact for assigned clinical trial activities, developing, understanding, and managing contractual and organizational expectations.
Conduct study activities, including consenting and follow‑up visits.
Assign, review, train staff and multiple study teams; employ escalation and performance plans as needed, and mentor junior staff.
Develop direct reports through onboarding training, 1:1 mentoring, coaching, career path management, leave requests, continuing education, and delegation of responsibility.
Communicate effectively across teams and within the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), liaising with senior leadership to optimize team performance.
Ensure compliance with KUMC, regulatory, and institutional policies and approved practices for all employees in the area of responsibility.
Oversee recruitment, informed consent, protocol‑required procedures, and documentation for study teams.
Coordinate with sponsors, CROs, and ancillary research departments involved in day‑to‑day study and program management.
Track project progress, create progress reports, and prepare research reports for personnel and funding organizations.
Evaluate clinical research metrics, including data management query resolution timelines and non‑compliance reports, to develop corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in internal and external research audits and inspections.
Prepare and lead presentations of internal project status to senior leadership, disease working groups, and other stakeholders.
Review and assist with editing new protocols, assess feasibility, and aid in study budgetary preparation.
Monitor observance of departmental operational policies and guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) (or other equivalent research certifications).
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience (eduation may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis).
Experience with FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP guidelines, study budgets, contracts, grant applications, and regulatory affairs relevant to clinical research.
Familiarity with medical terminology and investigative scientific methods.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in life sciences or a healthcare field.
Key Skills
Communication
Computer proficiency
Project management
Time management
Multitasking
Management
Required Application Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Benefits Package Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for qualifying plans. Additional benefits include employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, voluntary insurance plans, paid time off (vacation and sick), 10 paid holidays, a discretionary day after six months, and additional leave options after 12 months. Retirement programs (including 457 and 403(b)) with generous employer contributions are available. Detailed benefits information is available at
KUMC Benefits .
Compensation Salary range: $75,000.00 – $115,000.00. The starting pay range will be near the minimum to midpoint of this range, considering education, experience, qualification, and funding.
Application Instructions To learn more and apply, visit
Job Posting
or search position number JR009293 on
KUMC Careers . Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website; emails or other websites will not be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the region, one of only 57 in the nation with this distinction. Patients gain access to promising therapies, cutting‑edge clinical trials, and world‑class research.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and serve as primary contact for assigned clinical trial activities, developing, understanding, and managing contractual and organizational expectations.
Conduct study activities, including consenting and follow‑up visits.
Assign, review, train staff and multiple study teams; employ escalation and performance plans as needed, and mentor junior staff.
Develop direct reports through onboarding training, 1:1 mentoring, coaching, career path management, leave requests, continuing education, and delegation of responsibility.
Communicate effectively across teams and within the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), liaising with senior leadership to optimize team performance.
Ensure compliance with KUMC, regulatory, and institutional policies and approved practices for all employees in the area of responsibility.
Oversee recruitment, informed consent, protocol‑required procedures, and documentation for study teams.
Coordinate with sponsors, CROs, and ancillary research departments involved in day‑to‑day study and program management.
Track project progress, create progress reports, and prepare research reports for personnel and funding organizations.
Evaluate clinical research metrics, including data management query resolution timelines and non‑compliance reports, to develop corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in internal and external research audits and inspections.
Prepare and lead presentations of internal project status to senior leadership, disease working groups, and other stakeholders.
Review and assist with editing new protocols, assess feasibility, and aid in study budgetary preparation.
Monitor observance of departmental operational policies and guidelines.
Required Qualifications
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) (or other equivalent research certifications).
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience (eduation may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis).
Experience with FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP guidelines, study budgets, contracts, grant applications, and regulatory affairs relevant to clinical research.
Familiarity with medical terminology and investigative scientific methods.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in life sciences or a healthcare field.
Key Skills
Communication
Computer proficiency
Project management
Time management
Multitasking
Management
Required Application Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Benefits Package Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance, including health expense accounts with generous employer contributions for qualifying plans. Additional benefits include employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, voluntary insurance plans, paid time off (vacation and sick), 10 paid holidays, a discretionary day after six months, and additional leave options after 12 months. Retirement programs (including 457 and 403(b)) with generous employer contributions are available. Detailed benefits information is available at
KUMC Benefits .
Compensation Salary range: $75,000.00 – $115,000.00. The starting pay range will be near the minimum to midpoint of this range, considering education, experience, qualification, and funding.
Application Instructions To learn more and apply, visit
Job Posting
or search position number JR009293 on
KUMC Careers . Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website; emails or other websites will not be reviewed.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.
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