Program Director III, Oncology Clinical Trials Office, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Center

Department:

37371 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday; 8-5

Pay Range

$57.85 - $86.80

Job Description

The Program Director III has leadership responsibility for setting strategy, goals, objectives and meeting expected deliverables contributing to the continuing operation of the Oncology Clinical Trials Office at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Center, a key component of the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant. Focus is on overseeing the mission to increase access to clinical trials and enrollment of patients participating in clinical trials, as well as ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality accurate data. The Oncology Clinical Trials office oversees ten disease groups, and 23 regional sites in the Southeast.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience in the area served required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience and documented success in setting strategic directions and delivering on objectives is required.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of program services. Makes strategic decisions based on analysis and goals and objectives of assigned program. This includes managing all patient recruitment, screening, eligibility determination, and data generation according to each study’s protocols.
2. Continuously analyzes systems and processes. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.
3. Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determines the need for improvements.
4. Initiates and sets goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization and leadership. Assists leadership in defining goals and strategic plans.
5. Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures.
6. Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.
7. Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
8. Develops appropriate communication and communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximizes effective communication throughout the program. Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable.
9. Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.
10. Supervises the work and manages performance of assigned staff.

Skills/Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical research

Strong project and process management skills

Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Highly self-motivated professional with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, work independently and in a matrix-team or collaborative setting

Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting

Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint

Work Environment

Clean, comfortable, office environment

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.