Position Description:
We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities.

As a Research Program Coordinator II in the Cancer Center's Clinical Trials Office you will assist the Operations Team, disease teams, and research managers in logistical and operational feasibility assessments and coordinating the implementation of research projects under the direction of the Research Program Manager.

There will be interaction with CTO staff including the Operations Team, Research Managers, Education/QA, Central Services Team, Research Nurses, Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Regulatory Specialists, Finance and Investigators. There will also be frequent communication and interaction with internal and external partners including pharmaceutical sponsors, Translational Research Unit (TRU) staff, pharmacy, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), oncology clinics, inpatient support staff, Office of Clinical Research and Innovative Care Compliance (OCRICC), and other Froedtert departments. The Program Coordinator II will provide high level representation of the CTO with our clinical partners and MCW departments to remain compliant with the ever-increasing complexity of the cancer clinical trial portfolios.

Primary Functions

• 
  Support the Research Program Manager, research managers and research teams as a knowledgable liasion to Froedtert and MCW department partners.
• Assist in the collection and evaluation of data surrounding the feasibility and capabilities of support for clinical research projects across the enterprise. Manage and update the CTO site profile.
• Work with program leaders to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of the operational plan for clinical research projects. Be an active leader on the operational feasibility committee.
• Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocols and communicate to the Research Program Manager.
• Assist with the development and implementation of processes to ensure efficiencies between the CTO and collaborating departments. Utilize CTO quality improvement tools & process control to facilitate improvement of systems & processes.
• Assist in development of standard operating procedures and guidelines for the CTO.
• Possess a clear understanding of the clinical research project activation process.
• Assist in providing metrics to the Research Program Manager on activation timelines.
• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines and program components.
• Organize internal and external meetings
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

#LI-SN1

Preferred Schedule:
Fulltime 8-4:30

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience: 3 years Clinical Research or Research Program Coordination

Field: Science or Program Coordination

Certification: CITI training within 90 days of hire

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

.