National Cooperative Group Project Manager

M-F 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; flexible.

Flexible work arrangements, including remote/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The National Cooperative Group Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the validity, integrity, quality and reproducibility of data collected for clinical research studies being run by the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ( LCCC). The role serves as a Project Manager supporting UNC compliance and providing subject matter expertise for each of the National Clinical Trials Network ( NCTN) groups and associated systems, to include: Cancer Trials Support Unit ( CTSU), Alliance, NRG, SWOG, and ECOG- ACRIN. This position serves as a lead Clinical Research Professional and is the point of contact for all NCTN Affiliate Sites; provides oversight of all National Group memberships and study participation; attends national conferences, and participates in training/retraining activities.

This position facilitates and responds to all NCTN and Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network ( ETCTN) audits. This involves assessing the evaluation, collection, and submission of research data for completeness, compliance, and accuracy. The National Cooperative Group Project Manager communicates findings with UNC PIs, Clinical Trials Office ( CTO) management, CTO study staff, and Affiliate study staff as appropriate, creates reports of findings, and ensures the completion of corrective action plans for any deficiencies.

Additionally, this role maintains awareness of expectations pertaining to and contributes to multiple NCI grants held by UNC LCCC.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology or willingness to learn this body of knowledge is essential. Experience working in clinical research including audit and/or data management.

Prior experience in data extraction. Accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Clinical research experience. ACRP or SoCRA certification, and Project Management. Prior experience with Cooperative Group or NCI trials.

Not Applicable.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.