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Clinical Trials Lead Consultant - SME

IBM

IBM

Sales & Business Development
Posted on May 6, 2025
Introduction

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robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge
the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of
clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces
your unique skills and experience.

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a Clinical Trials Lead Consultant to support the VA National Oncology Program by providing subject matter expertise and driving clinical trial initiatives on a key contract. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the successful execution of research studies and advancing oncology care for veterans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Study Preparation: Manage the initiation of research studies, including contracting and study setup. Prepare and submit Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and other relevant documentation.
  • Patient Screening and Recruitment: Identify and screen eligible study participants, and develop recruitment materials to support enrollment efforts.
  • Data Management and Compliance: Assist with study data collection and ensure proper documentation in adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and HIPAA regulations.
  • Workflow and Process Development: Create and implement study execution workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Identify process gaps within VA operations and documentation and propose solutions for improvement.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate communication with stakeholders, provide regular progress reports, and ensure alignment across teams to achieve study objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in clinical trials management or research coordination.
  • Strong knowledge of GCP and HIPAA regulations.
  • Experience with IRB submissions and contracting processes.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills to identify and address gaps in workflows and documentation.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to engage stakeholders and report on progress.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful oncology research while improving processes and workflows within the VA system. If you are passionate about clinical research and thrive in a leadership role, we encourage you to apply!
This Job can be performed from anywhere in the US

Required education
Master's Degree
Preferred education
Doctorate Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Clinical Trials Lead Consultant - SME for this requirement must demonstrate the following:

  • Experience as a clinical trials physician or nurse (advanced degree candidates considered)
  • Experience conducting oncology or related clinical trials (5 years minimum)
  • Experience serving as an expert for a research team
  • Experience working on multi-institutional or national level projects
  • Experience working virtually or leading projects using innovative technology i.e. telehealth.
  • Experience in clinical research including regulatory, data management, coordination, fiscal, project management
  • Comprehensive understanding of oncology or clinical continuum of care
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance with the US government
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Highly motivated, with clear evidence of drive and significant achievements
  • Drive to overcome challenging or difficult obstacles and look for ways to improve results
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines, while maintaining focus in an environment with conflicting demands

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

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ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.


OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, mental health & well being, 8 paid holidays, minimum 56 hours paid sick time, 80 hours paid vacation, life insurance, 401(k), financial counseling, and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan. IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.