Cancer Outcomes Research Manager

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma, OK

ID: 7117669 (Ref.No. ta223386)
Posted: December 8, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Description

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OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 71 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC), we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Cancer Outcomes Research Manager provides management-level support for the Cancer Outcomes Research Program, including oversight of personnel (hiring, on-boarding, training, evaluating, etc.), program database management, assistance with protocol development, identification of program goals and metrics for success, assistance with statistical analyses, grant/proposal/contract support, and ensuring projects progress through regular research meetings and initiatives.

The Cancer Outcomes Research Manager will work on a variety of studies focused on cancer outcomes research, such as symptom monitoring/management, supportive care, database work, and digital health. The Cancer Outcomes Research Manager’s efforts will include interacting with study team members and participant, assisting in the development of study materials, maintaining regulatory documents, tracking all study documentation and communication, conducting medical record reviews, and assisting with manuscript development. The research project manager will primarily work directly with 2-3 principal investigators and work with other research staff, Project Managers, and a variety of clinicians and researchers to accomplish the aims of the projects.

Duties:

  • Designs program evaluation research studies, to include, reviewing scientific literature, identifying study objectives and goals for process, product and outcomes (e.g. logic models), developing research instruments/protocols, and Identifying appropriate statistical analyses
  • Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data
  • Performs high-level statistical analyses
  • Authors written reports and publications based on data collected and present findings to various audiences
  • Supervises and trains teams of project staff
  • Develops grant proposals and contracts and works with clients to obtain other sources of funding for projects
  • Develops project implementation plans (identifies materials and human resources needed for timely completion of project)
  • Works with administrative staff and department director to develop project budget and contracts for projects
  • Monitors expenditures
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position
 

Job Requirements

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Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 36 months of experience in project management, evaluation design, and research

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months of related experience

Department Preferences:

  • MPH/PhD (post-graduate training)

Skills:

  • Strong communication (oral and written)
  • Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
  • Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
  • Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports
  • Able to design and manage project evaluation studies (e.g. budget, project plan, etc.)
  • Project management/supervisory skills
  • Statistical data analyses skills

Working Conditions:

  • Physical: Must be able to engage in repetitive motions. Manual dexterity. Ability to sit for short or extended periods of time.
  • Environment: Standard office work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.  

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