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Function/Duties of PositionJoin the Knight Cancer Institute and play a key leadership role in a large NIH-funded clinical trial focused on improving the health and quality of life of cancer survivors.We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Clinical Research Associate (Project Director) to lead the day-to-day operations of a supportive care clinical trial. Working closely with the study Co-Principal Investigators, Lab Manager, and a multidisciplinary team of experts in cancer survivorship, oncology, and health research, this position will oversee study planning, implementation, participant recruitment, regulatory compliance, and data management.What You'll DoLead the planning, coordination, and execution of a multi-site clinical trial.Manage study timelines, milestones, and deliverables.Supervise and train research staff involved in participant recruitment and data collection.Oversee participant recruitment, retention, and study engagement activities.Ensure compliance with regulatory, institutional, and study requirements.Develop and maintain study databases and tracking systems, including REDCap.Monitor data quality, completeness, and study performance metrics.Coordinate research team meetings and sponsor communications.Oversee participant randomization and intervention implementation.Track study adherence, retention, and safety outcomes.Collaborate with investigators on study reports, presentations, manuscripts, and budget oversight.Preferred QualificationsExperience coordinating or managing clinical research studies, particularly clinical trials.Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Experience supervising or mentoring research staff.Experience working with REDCap and research data management systems.Experience working with older adults, cancer survivors, or other clinical populations is preferred.Prior clinical research experience at OHSU is highly desirable.What Makes Someone Successful in This RoleThe successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment. They will be comfortable working independently, leading teams, solving problems, and collaborating with a diverse group of investigators, staff, and research participants.This is a grant-funded position anticipated to last up to one year, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and available funding.Required QualificationsMaster's Degree in relevant field AND 3 years of clinical research coordination experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of clinical research Coordination experienceExceptional leadership, communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal in EnglishExperience on human clinical intervention trialsAbility to work proactively and independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problemsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks at one timeMust have demonstrated excellent communication skills both on the phone and in personMust possess energy and drive to independently lead a large clinical trialAbility to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships with investigators and fellow research staffStrong knowledge and skills in human subjects clinical trial research including data collection, data integrity, and recruitment of participants in clinic and by phoneHighly proficient skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) and REDCapPreferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in exercise science, health promotion, nutrition, health education, nursing or related fieldPrior experience conducting research at OHSU, specifically clinical trialsExperience working with older adults and/or clinical populationsFamiliarity with REDCap, OnCore, Epic, and other OHSU systemsAdditional DetailsApply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU208 hours of PTO per year8 days of sick time off9 paid holidays per yearCommuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual Merit IncreaseGrowth/Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts to local and major businessesWhy Apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu