Clinical Research Calendar Analyst

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The CTMS Program Office is a tri-institutional office housed within the Fred Hutch Research Administration department providing implementation and operational support services for the OnCore Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) that is jointly managed by the Fred Hutch, the University of Washington (UW) and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA).

The CTMS Clinical Research Calendar Analyst position is a high-value, high-impact role within the CTMS team that is currently in the process of implementing the OnCore CTMS to more than 100 study teams across UW, Fred Hutch and SCCA.  At the outset, this role will support the CTMS Implementation Project and then transition into CTMS Operations.

 

As a key member of the CTMS team, this position works extensively with coverage analysis specialists, budget specialists, clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, various stakeholders of UW, Fred Hutch and SCCA, to assist with building of calendars in accordance with the protocol document and budgets in the OnCore Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS).

 

This role will have the opportunity to work fully remote or with a hybrid on campus option. 

Responsibilities:

• Build and configure electronic study calendars for clinical trial data capture in accordance with the terms of the protocol
• Stay up to date on all new and evolving institutional changes as they relate to policy, pricing, budgeting, etc. for clinical trial data captured in OnCore
• Develop prioritization schema to aid in workload management for calendar and budget build tasks
• Perform system testing as directed and quality control of application functionality during application upgrades
• Assist the help desk to support current customers who encounter problems or have questions
• Collaborate with direct supervisor, coverage analysis team, budget team, clinical research team, project managers, health system representatives, consultants and vendors to ensure overall completion of goals, schedules, and deadline
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Clinical Research, Science, Health Sciences, Math or Computer Information Systems
• Attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Quick and engaged learning skills, curiosity
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to ask good questions to clarify understanding
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-6 months experience in clinical research
• Experience in building calendars with OnCore at a research center
• Experience with CTMS or financial data systems in support of clinical research
• Experience reading and interpreting clinical research protocol
• Demonstrated knowledge of study design criteria, randomization processes, clinical and bio-specimen terms used in research studies, and scientific and medical concepts and terminology.
• Knowledge of Federal and Institutional confidentiality policies applicable to electronic databases containing protected health information and data collected specifically for research.
• Knowledge of medical billing terms and research billing operations for industry, institutional and national group -sponsored research

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The annual base salary range for this position is from $65,484 to $96,349 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.