SAN Coordinating Center Manager

Overview

Overview

Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.

SAN Mission

To provide reliable and cost-effective access to high-quality human tissue, blood, other body fluid samples, and associated clinical and specimen annotation data for innovative diagnostic, therapeutic and public health sciences research. The network coordinating center provides quality customer service and a streamlined, efficient method for identifying and requesting specimens from network partners.

Objectives

1. Coordinating/streamlining specimen access for research
2. Enable contributing biobanks/biospecimen procurement organizations to increase awareness and utilization of their available resources
3. Sharing best practices and keeping up with national and international trends
4. Facilitating local/regional collaborations (scientific/private industry)
5. Strengthening regional partnerships

This role will report directly to the Network Advisor within the division of Research Administration.

Responsibilities

Core Job Functions

• Facilitate partnership development across SAN organizations with direction from SAN Director
• Assist the Directors and Network Advisor to develop an operating budget for the SAN and manage funds accordingly
• Partner with directors/coordinators from other major Fred Hutch and Consortium initiatives (i.e. Cascadia Data Discovery Initiative, Translational Genomics Repository, etc.) to develop and manage master material/data transfer agreements​ with SAN organizations
• Help develop guidelines (recommendations/regulations) for data use or specimen use, depending on research context,​ to be shared across SAN
• Follow up on use of specimens distributed within the network (annual reporting on impact/use)
  • Work with customers to ensure reporting of scientific impact (including acknowledgement on and information about resulting publications, grants, trials, etc.)​
• Provide access to SOPs/best practices​ for specimen collection and management to partner organizations
• Address feedback from partner organizations and customers by tailoring services, managing network agreements and other avenues as necessary
• Develop and carry out education and outreach activities about services available through the coordinating center
• Assist the SAN Directors to create agendas, plan for Governance Committee meetings and other SAN events

Other tasks and activities as needed and assigned

• Value-Add/Wrap-Around Services
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and guidelines to advise faculty with related questions
  • Master agreements
  • Legal references​
  • Draft documents (protocols, consents… etc.)​
• Refresh, as needed, reference docs to ensure compliance (HIPAA, GINA, CFR, ISBER… etc.) with all current guidelines/best practices (in conjunction with key stakeholders and governance committee members)
• Provide a point of contact for faculty who have questions relating to study set-up, data collection/tracking, data-sharing, specimen use, etc. at any point in the research lifecycle. This requires using the knowledge outlined above, learnings derived over time through serving in this role, and sharing from experience of other researchers.
• With this knowledge, begin to develop recommendations/best practices and mechanisms for sharing, as relevant
• Help enable a larger specimen acquisition/data management community across the nation to share best practices, engage learning and develop strategic partnerships
• Other tasks and activities as needed and assigned

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience to the healthcare or research field
• Laboratory or research experience working with biospecimens/biospecimen data
• Some IRB proposal experience required
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing multiple projects from inception through closure
• Problem-solver and ability to jump in and help as needed
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Strong communications skills
• Solid integrity

Preferred qualifications

• Masters level or higher
• Experience generating and/or managing genomic data
• Some genomics regulatory understanding or knowledge
• Ability to take initiative and use sound and independent judgment in carrying out responsibilities and managing shifting priorities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to think critically, work independently, and act as a team member
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
• Basic knowledge of clinical and research terminology

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at escmail@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.