The DFCI Clinical Trials Office (CTO) Education & Training Specialist position is responsible for the collaborative development, implementation and oversite of the education and training curriculum that will support and provide the necessary skill sets for the DFCI Clinical Research staff to thrive and succeed in their respective clinical research roles.

This position reports directly to the CTO Associate Director of Operations, the CTO Sr. Director and will have an indirect reporting relationship to the DFCI Office of Clinical Research. 

This position’s work location is partial remote with two or three days per week remote. The selected candidate may only work remotely from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).  

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Collaborating with the CTO, Research Nursing, and other key stakeholders to identify the educational and training needs for the DFCI Research staff, to develop, execute and update educational materials and resources and to conduct live and online educational sessions
• Responsible for conducting periodic analyses to determine specific training needs for clinical research staff in collaboration with all key stakeholders
• Develop, execute, and update a centralized onboarding and orientation training program for new Clinical Research Coordinator and Regulatory staff
• Facilitates ongoing training for Clinical Research Staff in conjunction with the Clinical Research Leadership
• Identifies, selects, and/or develops appropriate training programs, including the selection or design of appropriate training tools and resources
• Assists Associate Director with writing and reviewing DFCI education and training standard operating procedures
• Responsible for developing the systems, tools, and infrastructure needed for clinical research core activities
• Prepares and presents status reports and training metrics to key stakeholders. Depending on project needs, these reports may include information about project timelines, status of deliverables, and/or resources requirements 
• Basic knowledge of regulatory affairs, research ethics and an overall understanding of the conduct of clinical research
• Working understanding of DF/HCC SOPs and applicable federal and local regulations/policies
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking skills and an appropriate level of good professional judgment
• Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively leads teams
• Ability to identify problems or potential obstacles and escalate appropriately
• Ability to independently perform routine tasks related to the CTO’s core Education & Training infrastructure services with moderate supervision

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's degree required in a field relevant to clinical research
• 5 years of experience with clinical research training or related experience.
• Experience in an academic institution and proven history of demonstration of success in past positions is preferred.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.