CTO Strategic Initiatives Analyst - Hybrid - 137292

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 57 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 accelerateddiscovery 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 over 250 clinical trials on behalf of its member investigators, including trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute cooperative groups, pharmaceutical companies, and physician investigators.

The CTO Strategic Initiatives Analyst serves as a strategic and operational leader within the CTO, managing complex research initiatives and regulatory processes across multi-site cancer studies. This role involves drafting high-level proposals, reports, and communications; coordinating IRB submissions and HIPAA-compliant documentation; and overseeing data use agreements and study certifications. The position supports cross-functional collaboration, monitors external contractors, and ensures compliance through platforms such as Yunu, Florence, and Epic. The individual leads grant development, budget planning, and stakeholder engagement, while driving process improvements and contributing to Six Sigma initiatives. As a key member of CTO leadership, they provide consultative guidance, policy analysis, and strategic direction, including oversight of our Moores Cancer Center Post-Baccalaureate Program and participation in planning committees and working groups.

Applies advanced expertise in analytical methods, organizational policies, and procedures to investigate and resolve a broad range of complex issues. Exercises sound judgment in choosing appropriate strategies and tools to develop effective solutions. Focuses primarily on multifaceted policies, programs, and proposals. Collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team to design and recommend new initiatives, policies, or procedures for potential implementation.

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

• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

• Analytical / problem-solving skills. Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities to recognize potential problems, independently resolve problems, communicate higher level problems to supervisor, to evaluate and suggest solutions and recommendations, and to develop and initiate a plan to complete job goals efficiently and effectively.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Proven ability to research, draft, and edit complex documents including proposals, reports, executive summaries, and regulatory materials for scientific and administrative audiences. Experience to initiate and coordinate all departmental communications.

• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. Demonstrated proficiency using computer software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and/or other software packages to streamline work for effectiveness and efficiency.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Experience with project management and tracking various projects to meet deadlines as needed. Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Ability to lead or support multiple projects or protocols simultaneously, with wide variety of investigators and administrative stakeholders.

• Strong policy analysis techniques. Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. Ability to capture lessons learned and standard operating procedures (SOPs) into reusable documents for instruction or workflow enablement.

• Experience with leading strategic initiatives and policy development, with a strong track record of planning and executing large-scale programmatic events. Skilled in developing strategic agendas, managing logistics, creating and managing online registration systems, coordinating various requirements including Zoom. Create and gather satisfaction metrics to evaluate impact.

• Demonstrated skill in project management and tracking various projects to meet deadlines as needed, and experience implementing process improvements (e.g., Six Sigma initiatives) leading to departmental efficiencies.

• Familiarity with clinical trial platforms such as Yunu, Florence e-Regulatory, Epic, and other data/document management systems; ability to support study monitors and manage digital workflows.

• Experience managing statements of work, data use agreements, study certifications, and contract employment agreements in clinical research settings.

• General finance background, with ability to review and analyze budget options and suggest edits or revisions for optimal effectiveness for the department as needed.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Ability to travel nationally to attend clinical trials conferences.