Peaks Oncology Research Medical Director

Position Description:

Provision of medical direction, operational accountability and oversight of Oncology Clinical Trials, including the Protocol Review and

Monitoring Committee and Clinical Trials Stewardship Committee.

Provision of medical direction, facilitation, and oversight of grants obtained by oncology investigators, investigator-initiated projects, data requests and biospecimen collection protocols.

Position will be responsible to the Senior Medical Director of Oncology Services.

Roles and Responsibilities

Outcomes & Research: Physician shall provide leadership and clinical expertise in the continued development and expansion of the

Oncology Research Program, including the success of the Oncology Clinical Trials program and research opportunities such as cancer care delivery science, outcomes research, precision medicine, quality improvement projects, and building of a clinical knowledge base through the following efforts:

Improve coordination of diverse research initiatives and projects initiated throughout Intermountain Oncology Services. Conduct and facilitate Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee and Clinical Trials Stewardship Committee Communicate with individual PIs on study progress and research interests Meet with Oncology Clinical Trials team regularly for process review and direction Interface with Office of Research business operations Participate on Huntsman-Intermountain Cancer Care Program (HICCP) Steering Committee Expand and evaluate the application and indications of next generation molecular genomics and cancer therapeutics, including Heredigene discoveries. Increase trial screening rates and system-wide clinical trial enrollment as per the strategic plan Develop and improve relationships with pharmaceutical companies and cooperative groups, enhancing Intermountain’s engagement in research with both commercial and non-commercial trials. Transition trial portfolio mix to improve financial sustainability Improve research caregiver engagement Influence the direction of Intermountain-based research and clinical trials to contribute to publications and disseminate research findings using other appropriate media, including:

Develop a knowledge base for clinical work processes or procedures

Direct reviewing, organizing, and summarizing relevant literature

Develop research objectives, projects, and proposals

Seek and obtain extramural funding, as appropriate

Perform independent research, and act as Principal Investigator, as appropriate

Participate, as appropriate, in institution’s decision-making and governance over research, such as IRB

Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals

Create and submit abstracts and present results of clinical research at specialty society and other recognized meetings

Make or contribute to presentations at national and international conferences, or similar events

Intermountain Collaborative Programs:  Physician shall foster, advocate, and promote collaborative relationship between Intermountain Health and premier collaborative institutions through, but not limited to, the following activities:

Work collaboratively with clinical leaders at Intermountain to identify and implement collaborative quality improvement and clinical outcomes and research initiatives; Facilitate research cooperation and data sharing, as appropriate; Work with oncology clinicians and researchers to identify collaborative opportunities for clinical trial development and support research cooperation; Assist in promoting the activities and goals of collaborative institutions.