Certification eligible

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion, some standing or walking.

Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm. (40 hrs. minimum)

The Markey Cancer Center has an opening for a senior Project Manager (IIT Protocol Development Project Coordinator) in cancer clinical trials. We invite all individuals with experience in the following areas to apply – clinical trials, cancer research, project management, or research in a clinical setting.

This position independently facilitates the initiation and completion of all Markey Cancer Center institutional interventional clinical trials protocols with the help of the IIT Protocol Development and Support Unit team. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: coordinating the writing of the protocol/clinical research documents and/or the ongoing management of these study documents through the clinical trial implementation and completion process (across the life-cycle of the trial from initiation to close-out); facilitating revisions and amendments of approved protocols, informed consent forms and other trial-specific documents; facilitating accruals to open IITs; ongoing coordination of study logistics/approvals, verification of content to meet institutional, industry, and federal standards and ensuring MCC standards are adhered to and appropriate approvals have been obtained. Must be able to work in a team environment (both as a facilitator and a member), be able to manage multiple protocols at a time, and assist physician investigators and study research staff on a daily basis.

This position will have a fully onsite work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter, resume and as Optional Request 1, CV.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Excellent skills in oral & written communication (particularly treatment study protocol writing). Microsoft Office suite, Oncore and Forte EDC CTMS experience preferred.

Master’s Degree in Clinical Research or related health science field (Nursing, Pharmacy, etc.); SOCRA CCRP or ACRP certification is preferred. Experience in clinical trials protocol writing is preferred as is cancer clinical research.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.