Cancer Committee Analyst II - Cancer Center - 142028

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 53 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy ofcareer-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerateddiscovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Cancer Center Committees; the Cancer Committee Analyst II plays a critical role in supporting the coordination and administration of protocols undergoing first-stage and/or second-stage PRMS review and prioritization by the MCC Disease Teams and/or Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee. Working diligently to ensure the committee's seamless functioning, the Analyst is entrusted with maintaining up-to-date membership rosters, expertly assigning reviewers to protocols, and coordinating the review process with utmost efficiency. They play a crucial part in facilitating the committee's discussions and decision-making processes, meticulously producing meeting agendas and comprehensive minutes to record critical outcomes. Additionally, the Analyst is responsible for producing detailed reports and approval documents, further aiding effective communication and documentation of PRMS decisions. Collaborating closely with committee members and key stakeholders, the Analyst's commitment to precision and organization contributes significantly to the successful evaluation, prioritization, and monitoring of protocols, empowering the institution to advance its cutting-edge research initiatives and scientific endeavors.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

• Independence, planning and decision-making abilities to complete assigned duties.

• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations, and policies. Ability to interpret NCI requirements for PRMS review and address requirements through supporting committee reviews.

• Ability to solve problems, issues; listen, interpret and confirm understanding of others' communications; and be objective.

• Effective, efficient and tactful oral and written communication skills.

• Time management skills and the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities in unit.

• Ability to work in a team oriented setting, to prioritize work, and to follow through on routine assignments with minimal direction.

• Proficiency with computers, including the ability to operate personal computer software with sophisticated retrieval, storage, and merging capabilities.

• Excellent customer service skills, pleasant, helpful and patient.

• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and work with frequent interruptions.

• Human subjects research experience: academic training in the biological or social sciences, humanities or bioethics.

• Experience in research, information evaluation, and the preparation of concise, well-organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate to gather and track key information related to PRMS submissions and study oversight.

• Experience developing and maintaining record management systems. Experience and ability to accurately collect, record, transcribe and synthesize clinical data.

• Knowledge of technical programs supporting recording, videotaping, and remote-meeting access, similar to Zoom and MS Teams.

• Knowledge of investigational protocols (various trial products, data gathering, phases and protocol designs). Experience working with FDA regulations, NCI policies and procedures, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines for the conduct of clinical research.

• Demonstrated experience working in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital. Experience reading and interpreting clinical trials research protocols. Administrative experience in summarizing protocol reviews, ability to format and edit minutes for the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee.

• Administrative experience using standard word processing and data management software programs, including Word and Excel, to develop and prepare reports. Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of various software programs (such as Adobe Acrobat, web browsers, CTMS, Epic, REDCap, etc.) and internet browser applications. Experience in conducting searches on the internet. Ability and willingness to learn new software as needed.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.