Position Objective: Provide services as a Medical Officer (Oncology) in support of the overall functions of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Clinical Investigations Branch (CIB) in NCI/DCTD facilitates and organizes clinical research including surgical and radiation therapy, as well as chemo, biologic immune-no-therapies in the treatment of cancer in specific disease areas for adult, adolescent, pediatric cancer patients. CIB coordinates and oversees the NCI’s National Clinical Trials Network Program (NCTN); and collaborates with NCTN groups, consortia, cancer centers in the development/harmonization of research standards and methodologies. CIB oversees pediatric drug development, from the testing of novel agents through the Pediatric Preclinical Testing Consortium (PPTC) to clinical evaluations of novel agents by CIB- supported pediatric clinical trials organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide advice on the oversight of clinical trials and protocols.
- Provide scientific and regulatory expertise in oncology drug development, symptom management and clinical oncology.
- Review and provide comments on clinical trial proposals or modifications to approved or active CTEP-funded trials as requested.
- Collaborate with CTEP staff to train and assist staff on the design and conduct of clinical treatment trials in oncology.
- Participate on calls with CTEP staff to provide guidance to extramural investigators on clinical trials being proposed and developed for conduct under the CTEP clinical trials network programs in specific cancer disease areas. 1
- Review clinical trial protocols and provide comments as for safety and operational issues with protocols. Review, comment on, and accept or reject for clinical protocols for implementation.
- Review and provide comments on clinical trial proposals or modifications to approved or active CTEP-funded trials in specific cancer disease areas as requested. 2
- Collaborate with staff on the review, planning and implementation of clinical trials and ensure all concerns are addressed.
- Provide subject matter expertise during protocol development.
- Provide support for extramural research program, including epidemiologic studies, clinical trials and other basic and clinical studies.
- Work with staff on protocol development; provide input on study safety design; identify medical and logistical problems that may impede the study; conduct reviews of clinical protocols and all supporting documents; and provide feedback to staff and clinical investigators.
- Participate on NCI Disease-Specific Steering Committees and Task Forces via phone calls and in-person meetings regarding CTEP clinical trial proposals and the conduct of approved CTEP clinical trials. 3
- Participate in clinical trial decision on selection and implement of interventions, review of clinical outcomes, and assurance of participant safety.
- Formulate internal policies concerning Extramural research policy and priorities; advise management on the direction of research efforts.
- Review and provide guidance on policies and procedures supporting DCTD special clinical trial initiatives. 4
- Review and provide recommendations on the design and safety of clinical trials that represent the Institute in communications with the FDA, sponsors and academia partners while developing and implanting clinical trials.
- Participate in discussions of and prepare written summaries of evaluations of clinical trial concepts.
- Analyze data from clinical trials and research investigations; prepare abstracts for submission and manuscripts for publication.
- Assist the CTEP staff in interacting with extramural investigators and pharmaceutical partners to develop novel collaborations in specific disease areas. 5
- Write policies and guidelines on safety related issues for research studies.
- Provide a review and response to protocol amendments; write, review and edit materials following group discussion on research and scientific protocol.
- Review pertinent literature to provide a scientifically rigorous review of the subject matter.
- Analyze data from clinical trials and research investigations; prepare abstracts for submission and manuscripts for publication.
- Take part in site visits to review and assess medical issues.
- Provide medical expertise in protocol follow-up stages for subject safety and protection. Assess serious adverse events from clinical trials.
- Review safety reports and represent the Program as a safety expert on safety committees.
- Preview serious adverse event (SAE) reports; provide expert medical advice for potential impact of SAEs on ongoing research.
- Participate in clinical trial Steering Committee decisions on selection and implementation of interventions, review of clinical outcomes and assurance of participant safety.
- Review and provide recommendations on the design and safety of clinical trials that represent the Program in communication with stakeholders while developing and implementing clinical trials.
- Review clinical trial protocols.
- Advise program management on merits and deficiencies of proposed clinical studies.
- Administer clinical and basic research projects, including clinical trials; monitor progress and conduct of projects, including protection and safety of participants in clinical trials.
- Assess serious adverse events from clinical trials.
- Provide medical expertise in protocol follow-up stages for subject safety and protection.
- Preview serious adverse event (SAE) reports; provide expert medical advice for potential impact of SAEs on ongoing research.
- Provide clinical expertise to assist in developing Investigational New Drug (IND) applications. Evaluate annual IND annual reports for medical safety; report findings.
- Serve as an expert medical resource to staff and investigators.
- Participate in clinical trial decision on selection and implement of interventions, review of clinical outcomes, and assurance of participant safety.
- Provide administrative actions on grant applications and funded projects; develop effective solutions to emerging or unforeseen challenges to program development of administration.
- Attend and participate in scientific meetings and conferences.
- Collaborate on the planning, development, implementation and administration of research and training programs, projects, and contracts, conferences and workshops.
- Participate in clinical trial Steering Committee decisions on selection and implementation of interventions, review of clinical outcomes and assurance of participant safety.
- Work products and documents related to managing and coordinating standard operating procedures across CTEP related to the efficient and effective conduct of CTEP-supported clinical trials. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to setting new guidelines and standards for conduct of clinical trials. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to ongoing decision-making to facilitate optimal progress of trials; provide advice and guidance to scientists, pharmacists, informaticians that will assist them in assuring a well-coordinated and optimally functioning clinical trials support service for the conduct of CTEP-supported clinical trials. - Ad-Hoc
- Work products and documents related to development of an online site that captures, maintains and updates all the pertinent CTEP Branch SOPs for the conduct of clinical trials. - Ad-Hoc
Basic Qualifications:
- Licensed physician or board eligible.
- Must possess an active US License to practice medicine in a clinical oncology area (e.g., medical oncology, hematology-oncology, pediatric oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology)
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Outlook.
- Experienced in clinical research and medical training.
- Must possess knowledge and expertise in the drug development process and policies
- Must possess extensive experience in reviewing pre-clinical and clinical research data supporting the research objectives in clinical treatment trials in oncology.
- Oncology experience required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Board certification in a clinical oncology area preferred.
- Expertise in clinical trial design and conduct, especially with respect to biomarker-driven, precision medicine oncology treatment trials preferred.
- Experience with FDA regulatory requirements related to conduct of clinical treatment trials in oncology preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
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