The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Foundation (Foundation) is a foundation created to enhance and expand the ability of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology (Alliance) to conduct cancer clinical research and address important treatment questions through large-scale clinical trials. Through efforts of the Foundation in support of the Alliance, clinical trials and laboratory research are conducted to discover new or improved ways to prevent, treat, and cure many types of cancer, including leukemia and lymphoma, and cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and help educate the medical community on methods of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
In May 2014, the Foundation created the Alliance Foundation Trials, LLC (AFT), respectively, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Foundation. AFT was also created to conduct cancer clinical research and address medical care and treatment through large-scale clinical trials involving various industry-related partners.
The Alliance Foundation Trials (AFT) is looking for a Project Manager who manages the development, implementation, and oversight of assigned AFT studies. This role will also interact with pharmaceutical industry partners, vendors, investigative sites and physicians to help AFT studies from activation to closure. Come join an organization full of passionate, team-oriented professionals driven to change the face of cancer.
Benefits of working at the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Foundation :
- 8 weeks of paid time off (including PTO, sick, and holidays) during year one
- Medical, Dental & Vision plans with a 100% employer-paid option for employees
- Tuition reimbursement stipends
- Continuing Education
- 3% employer match for retirement investments
- Annual Employee Performance Bonus Program
- Annual Cost of Living Adjustment
- 50% commuter reimbursement
- Healthy Work / Life balance and flexibility
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Learning & Development : Design and implement supervisor development programs that build leadership, communication, and people-management skills. Partner with department heads to identify competency gaps, align training pathways with organizational needs, and foster a culture of continuous learning.Performance Management : Lead the design and administration of the performance management framework, including SMART goal setting, competency assessments, and feedback cycles. Provide supervisor coaching on feedback and performance improvement, ensuring consistency and fairness in application.Annual Evaluation & Compensation : Manage the annual evaluation cycle, conduct benchmarking and compensationanalyses, and provide recommendations for merit increases, promotions, and performance bonuses. Develop data-driven reports and dashboards to support leadership decisions.Job Architecture & Career Pathing : Develop and maintain the organization’s job architecture framework, ensuring clear role definitions, career ladders, and succession planning strategies. Collaborate with leadership to define departmental structures and prepare internal talent pipelines for future growth.Provide leadership and direction through managers responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring human resource initiatives.Manage employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining merit, incentive, and promotional increases.Stay abreast of federal, state (Illinois and Massachusetts), and local (Chicago and Boston) employment laws and regulations, advising management on compliance matters.Develop short- and long-term Human Resource plans and operational policies to ensure high performance and accountability across the organization. Oversee project development, implementation of initiatives, office procedures, and policy compliance, including program evaluation and personnel administration.Serve as the lead Human Resources partner for the Alliance Foundation, managing the end-to-end hiring process, including preparation of job descriptions, job postings, interview oversight, hiring, performance management, and accrual administration.Coordinate space and office assignments for employees, staff training programs, staff meetings, and other staff functions. Maintain all human resources files and records.Oversee performance reviews, corrective action processes (up to and including termination), and provide ongoing supervision, guidance, and training as needed.Act as the lead liaison regarding labor relations, job postings, job classifications, employee benefits, payroll, leave administration, employee departures, and organizational policies and procedures.Collaborate with the Finance / Budget department to administer the HR budget and monitor departmental expenses.Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree RequiredMaster’s Degree PreferredSHRM or comparable certificationPreferred Skills
Excellent interpersonal skillsExperience with PEOsAttention to detailStrong analytical and organizational skillsHigh degree of professionalismHigh level of efficiencyAbility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and under tight deadlinesAbility to handle confidential information with utmost discretionProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point