Area Coordinator - Phase I Cancer Clinical Trials

Ref.: 24-059_SS_VN 

About the unit

ICO-L'Hospitalet is a leading hospital in cancer clinical research. Its Clinical Research Unit (UIC) has actively participated in 612 clinical trials throughout 2023, with 663 patients choosing to enroll. These trials often investigate cutting-edge therapies for cancer, with investigators specializing in the latest advancements in treatment modalities. The UIC boasts top professionals dedicated to conducting even the most challenging clinical trials.

About the role

• Supervision and distribution of tasks and responsibilities among study coordinators, data entry staff, and regulatory personnel (allocation and follow-up)
• Ensure personnel adhere to standard operating procedures as per the quality plan (daily operations, non-conformities, support for trial audits and inspections)
• Manage personnel matters including permissions and holidays, remote work arrangements, location management, and sick leave support
• Conduct personnel meetings with principal investigators and document minutes
• Coordinate with other UIC areas (economic management, etc.)

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Experience in managing teams in Phase I clinical trial units
• Minimum of 2 years as a study coordinator, with at least 2 years in a Phase I unit
• Experience with clinical trial audits or inspections as a study coordinator
  

Education and training

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences
• Education in Clinical Trials and Clinical Research
• Training in Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
  

Technical & soft skills

• Proficient in Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and patient files
• Skilled in using internet browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Edge) and managing patient files
• Skilled in personnel management and leading labor relations
• Capable of organizing and executing various tasks with an understanding of their impact on overall process outcomes
• Adept at empathizing with others' perspectives and providing assistance
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure
  

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Minimum of 5 years as a study coordinator, with at least 3 years in a Phase I unit
• Experience as a Clinical Trials Monitor
• Familiarity with SAP Argos Electronic Medical Record system
• Previous experience in data management of oncology studies
• Experience in clinical trials across various fields (beyond cancer)
• Training in Quality Management and accreditations
  

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1

• Estimated start date: June 2024

• Contract duration: Permanent linked to projects

• Estimated annual gross salary: 37.300 €
  
  

• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.

• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
  
  

• Possibility to work some days in remote - Teleworking

• 26 working days of holiday per year

• System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.

• Paid leave package

• Benefits of constant training are offered

• We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.
  

Application

All applications must include the following:

• A CV file
  
• A second file including:
  
  • a motivational letter addressed to Carmen Cuadra Amor
    
  • a synopsis outlining an organizational work proposal to accomplish the assigned tasks (500 words)
    
• Contact details of two referees

Selection process

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will involve an eligibility check based on the qualifications and expertise outlined in the candidate's CV, the motivational letter and, the synopsis outlining the organizational work proposal to accomplish the assigned tasks.
  
• Interview: Best positioned, pre-selected candidates may be called to arrange an interview. Candidates will be interviewed by the hiring manager and an ad hoc selection panel.
  
• Formal offer email: Once identified, the Talent Unit will send a job offer to the successful candidate indicating start date, salary, working conditions, and any additional relevant details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 07/07/2024

Data protection notice

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Our institute

IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Observations

The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).