The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 54 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.

The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) at UCSD's Moores Cancer Center administers many clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Cancer Center Committees; the Cancer Committee Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the coordination and administration of protocols undergoing first-stage Protocol Review Monitoring System (PRMS) review and prioritization by the MCC Disease Teams. In close collaboration with oncologists, translational researchers, bioinformaticians, pathologists, and geneticists involved in cancer clinical trials at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, the Committee Analyst's responsibilities include coordinating Disease Team protocol review meetings, handling protocol intake, ensuring accurate data entry to CTMS, and proficiently producing agendas, meeting minutes, memos, and approval documents. Additionally, they support development of the CCSG PRMS section, including data tables/metrics, attachments, etc. This role facilitates effective communication and decision-making processes, contributing significantly to the successful review, selection, and prioritization of clinical research projects in pursuit of advancing personalized medicine and cancer research at the institution.

• Four years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area.

• Human subjects, and animal care and use: academic training in the biological or social sciences, humanities or bioethics.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to read and comprehend complex materials.

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (clarity, sentence / paragraph construction and grammar, et cetera).

• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn; curiosity around the research activities in which they are involved.

• Skills in problem solving, multi-tasking, working with frequent interruptions, and is an effective listener.

• Proficiency with office equipment and knowledge of standard office software.

• Basic knowledge of relevant federal, state, organizational and system policies.

• Familiarity with internet searching.

• Knowledge of research, information evaluation, and the preparation of concise, well-organized reports, summaries, and correspondence.

• Knowledge of developing and maintaining record management systems. Ability to accurately collect, record, transcribe and synthesize data and information related to PRMS submissions and study oversight.

• Knowledge of technical programs supporting recording, videotaping, and remote-meeting access, similar to Zoom and MS Teams.

• Administrative experience using standard word processing and data management software programs, including Word and Excel, to develop and prepare reports. Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of various software programs and internet browser applications. Experience conducting searches on the internet. Ability and willingness to learn new software as needed.

• Knowledge of CTMS, EPIC, eReg, and/or other clinical research data systems.

• Experience working in a clinical research environment such as CRO, academic research institution, and/or a research hospital. Experience reading and interpreting clinical trials research protocols. Administrative experience in summarizing protocol reviews, ability to format and edit minutes for the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee.

• Working knowledge of investigational protocols (various trial products, data gathering, phases and protocol designs). Experience working with FDA regulations, NCI policies and procedures, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines for the conduct of clinical research.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.