NTRO RESEARCH STUDY MANAGER

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative team and make an impact in the lives of those affected by cancer? As a member of the Moffitt Non-Therapeutic Research Office (NTRO) you may interact directly with community members and patients to enroll, educate, and guide participants through the experience of taking part in research. You may support non-therapeutic research in other ways including data entry, project and protocol management and quality assurance. Regardless, you will be a member of a collaborative team that ensures non-therapeutic research activities are moving forward safely, smoothly, and according to plan.

Our NTRO Research team comes from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including public health, psychology, biological sciences and more. There are opportunities for those who have worked in other areas of public health as well as those who are looking for a new and exciting opportunity. Team members of NTRO work closely with community members, patients, patient families, study sponsors, and the clinical teams including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care providers.

These positions typically offer a Monday through Friday schedule, though some require occasional weekends. Most offer a hybrid schedule (mix of remote and on-site). Moffitt offers training and orientation. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible candidates.

The NTRO Research Study Manager’s primary focus is to work with the Principal Investigator (PI) and the research team, overseeing all assigned research projects/protocols conducted at Moffitt Cancer Center as well as overseeing Moffitt research protocols at external sites. The NTRO Research Study Manager facilitates and leads one or more projects related to nontherapeutic research activities.

This position will support Dr. Nate Parker in the MPROVE lab, conducting exercise-related research. The Study Manager is responsible for the overall study portfolio management for the MPROVE lab.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Master's degree in field relating to public health, psychology, biological sciences or relevant field and three (3) years of directly relevant research experience (participant recruitment, biospecimen procurement, protocol amendments, data abstraction, budget planning) is preferred.
• Project management related experience (leading, planning, implementing and/or executing research projects) preferred.
• Grant or manuscript writing experience.

Responsibilities:

• The NTRO Research Study Manager routinely performs the following research activities:
  • plans, leads, and facilitates the daily research and administrative duties associated with the PI's portfolio of research
  • monitors project timelines and performs related project quality assurance
  • assignment of resources including oversight of the training needs related to the study(s) implementations
  • acts as the liaison between the faculty member and the research coordinators
  • collaborates with cross-functional, internal and external teams to efficiently implement and execute all assigned protocols

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field relating to public health, psychology, biological sciences or relevant field and five (5) years of directly relevant research experience (participant recruitment, biospecimen procurement, protocol amendments, data abstraction, budget planning), inclusive of 2 years of project management related experience (leading, planning, implementing and/or executing research projects) is required.
• Must have the ability to work well under the pressure of meeting mandatory deadlines.
• Must have good organizational skills and careful attention to details.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must have ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments.
• Must be capable of exercising good judgment, communicating with others, and displays a high degree of competence, skill, creativity and independence of thought and action. Must have strong data management and overall computer skills.
• Personal Trainer Certification highly desired

Moffitt Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Parental Leave and more. Tampa is a thriving metropolitan city, which has become a hub for ground-breaking research, welcoming individuals from around the globe. This diverse city is engulfed with rich culture, year-round activities, amazing cuisine and so much more. We strive for work/life balance.

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission,

then we have a place for you.

Location: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute · NTRO
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, M-F 8-4:30