CURESEARCH NATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION is dedicated to raising private funds for childhood cancer research for the Children's Oncology Group (COG), the world's largest cooperative cancer research organization. Together, we are committed to conquering childhood cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care. The COG is a network of more than 5,000 physicians, nurses, and scientists whose collaboration, research and care have turned childhood cancer from a virtually incurable disease to one with an overall 78% cure rate.
In addition to a meaningful cause and professional work environment, we offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403B with match, gym membership) and promote work-life balance. For more information, please visit: www.curesearch.org.
We are currently seeking a SCIENTIFIC WRITER/PROTOCOL COORDINATOR for our Phase I Consortium. The Scientific Writer/Protocol Coordinator writes or edits concept proposals, protocols for clinical trials and other documents related to clinical trials. Additionally, the Scientific Writer/Protocol Coordinator manages review and approval processes of protocols during clinical trial preparation and modifications of active studies.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Coordinating Responsibilities:
1. Works with physician/scientists to assist in writing, developing and producing final versions of clinical research protocols.
2. Designs therapy delivery maps as part of the protocol.
3. Enters protocol details and development events in ProCon, the SDO study tracking application.
4. Communicates with physicians (Study Chairs and Scientific Committee Chairs) and other cooperative groups (as required), responsible for developing completed protocols and coordinates communication between these groups.
5. Acts as liaison with the Data Center, Study Committee and other cooperative groups (as required) in developing a research document that incorporates the clinical details needed to treat patients and the research elements to answer study questions.
6. Attends semi-annual Group meetings to participate in committee meetings for studies in the disease areas to which they are assigned.
7. Assists the Research Coordinator in the development of the Data and Specimen Submission Schedule to ensure the specific requirements of the protocols as determined by COG or Inter-group Study Committees, federal agencies and Group Operations Data Center are met.
8. Interacts with Clinical Research Associates and Data Center Staff in study monitoring.
9. Collects information on reported problems regarding consistency and/or clarity in open protocols and works with the Study Chair to amend the document.
10. Coordinates the conversion of protocols, related documents and forms to PDF for Internet access.
11. Assists with other projects as needed.
Writing Responsibilities:
1. According to the guidelines established by the SDO and in collaboration with COG investigators and statisticians, drafts informed consents, edits protocols and revises standard paragraphs for some protocol sections.
2. Develop and maintain lay language databases.
3. Assists with other projects as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
BS Degree in life sciences or related field; MS preferred.
2-3 years writing experience including protocols, grants, or other documents related to scientific research.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with Group staff and investigators.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Knowledge of word processing and medical terminology is required.
Clinical research experience helpful.
- Location: Arcadia, CA
- Compensation: $50K-$55K / DOE
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