Description

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD / Remote, US 

 The Study Coordinator (SC) serves as a supporting role as a member on the study management team for the Project Leadership team who manages Champions vast portfolio of client sponsors regarding scientific design, PDX tumor model selection, and project execution. The SC will work closely with the Project Leaders/Study Directors and requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the need to be highly organized. The SC will also interact and liaise with various internal operations groups at Champions to coordinate the scheduling/planning and execution of studies. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

To support the Project Leadership team, duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure timely preparation and review of models in the stock and pre-study phases 

• Prepare, coordinate, and maintain critical timelines for execution of study. Update and maintain dates within database. 

• Assist in the monitoring and measuring of model failures and revenue delays through a variety of knowledge-based tools (such as study overage, discontinuation of models, and study criteria) 

• Monitor, make recommendations, and develop solutions (to mitigate the risks to study delays) for any roadblocks that would inhibit a study date from meeting timelines. 

• Assist in training new staff. 

• Work with operations for procurement of materials required for study execution. 

• Manage aspects of ongoing studies in the laboratory information management system in partnership with the Project Leader. 

• Perform and/or review enrollment of in vivo studies. 

• Identifies and provides resolution to problems involving ongoing studies, as appropriate. 

• Participates and provides feedback in team meetings.

• Works independently and performs other related duties as assigned. 

• Work weekend and holidays as needed. 

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of in vivo oncology models (Xenograft/PDX) preferred.

• Ability to work in multiple databases to assist in project management. 

• Collaborative, can-do attitude. Timely decision making, good interpersonal skills and an ability to be persistent while maintaining tact.

• Must have the ability to balance several priorities simultaneously with high attention to detail. 

• Ability for frequent adaptation, self-organization, accountability. 

• Effective oral and written communication skills are required. 

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• B.S. degree with appropriate experience or M.S. degree with a focus on a biology or chemistry related field, oncology a plus. 

• 1 to 3 years of experience in the field of contract research, preclinical research or a similar postion is preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time using a computer.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.