Study Lead Coordinator

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

The Study Lead Coordinator is responsible for input of all clinical trial lead activities into tracking systems utilized by SCRI. Serves as a point of contact for internal Sarah Cannon departments, physician leaders and staff at SCRI strategic sites, Contract Research Organizations, and Pharmaceutical companies for initial study intake and tracking of new study leads. The Study Lead Coordinator is an entry level position for professionals using basic knowledge of clinical research. The Study Lead Coordinator will work closely with the Study Lead Manager to set goals and align on objectives. Follows specific, outlined and detailed procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage SCRI’s Clinical Trial lead management inbox

• Send initial response to pharma/biotech/CRO contacts and collect required documents so study can be reviewed for scientific interest

• Create and maintain Lead Management tracking system to track metrics related to lead management process and research sites within appropriate systems (i.e. Florence eBinder) including uploading study documents and creating folders in clinical trial management systems (CTMS)

• Process, facilitate and track nondisclosure agreements

• Create and update both legacy CTMS systems and Florence as required

• Support feasibility process and site provisioning

• Follow detailed Lead Management process and escalate issues to supervisor to efficiently resolve any lead management related issues

• Other special projects as needed

Knowledge:A body of information needed to perform tasks; May be obtained through education, training or experience.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, regulatory process, clinical trials and medical terminology

• Entry-level professional position and on-the-job training. Typically, college graduate or equivalent experience. May be working towards relevant professional qualification.

Skills:The proficiency to perform a certain task.

• Professional writing and communication skills

• Organized and prioritizing capabilities

• Computer skills

• Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlooks, Smartsheet)

Abilities:An underlying, enduring trait useful for performing duties.

• Work closely managed and reviewed regularly. Follows specific, outlined, and detailed procedures.

• Problem solving skills in fast-paced environment

• Interpersonal skills and detailed-oriented

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience within clinical research, preferably within trial management

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, regulatory process, clinical trials and medical terminology

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

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