Clinical Research Manager: Psychosocial Oncology

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Position Summary

The Psychosocial Oncology Clinical Research Manager (Clinical Research Programs - Couples and Caregiver Program) position is responsible for introducing innovation, technology, and research to enhance and optimize the Couples Coping with Cancer Together and caregiver programs interventions and outcomes. The Psychosocial Oncology Clinical Research Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and expanding a model of care that focuses on the unique needs of patients/caregivers in the both the outpatient and inpatient setting. In addition, the Psychosocial Oncology Clinical Research Manager in collaboration with the Department of Supportive Care Medicine Research Division, will develop and implement research protocols and produce performance outcomes. This position involves participation in multidisciplinary program development and evaluation and is expected to lead in education and training programs, policy writing, research and program development.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Proposes, designs, evaluates service delivery models that are sustainable and replicable and meet a specific gap in service.
• Works closely with the Director and staff to maintain a staff leadership culture within the Division, utilizing teams that are goal-directed to develop improved processes.
• Uses effective decision-making, evaluation and problem-solving skills.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Social Work or a related field
• Working knowledge of current, independent clinical psychosocial screening, assessment and counseling. Research, Program development and experience with leading a team.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #LI-AH

• Posting Date: Sep 20, 2021
• Job Field: Allied Health
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day Job