Research Administrator

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.

Who we are:

ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it's like to work at ASCO, click here.

Who we are looking for:

Are you passionate about contributing to groundbreaking research in the field of cancer and healthcare? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! This impactful opportunity will be providing project support within The Center for Research and Analytics (CENTRA) at ASCO as a Research Administrator.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in cancer research, we encourage you to apply.

Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to several CENTRA programs and projects by developing and maintaining timelines, tracking action items and deliverables, and facilitating execution.

• Support CENTRA publication and presentation efforts by conducting literature reviews, creating outlines, facilitating content development and reviews, developing figures, documenting references and other related tasks as needed.

• Contribute to research projects by organizing and transcribing focus groups and interviews, developing, programming, and testing of surveys and supporting data analysis efforts.

• Serve as the department Culture Ambassador and oversee onboarding/offboarding by collaborating with HR, CENTRA leadership and hiring managers, developing and maintaining supporting materials and scheduling and conducting meetings.

• Support the CENTRA department overall including organizing team meetings and retreats, documenting and implementing SOPs, maintaining the CENTRA Sharepoint page, creating tools and trackers, and other tasks as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience

• 3 - 4 years of program and project administration experience

• Experience with volunteer engagement, publication support and SOP documentation

• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certified Research Administration designation

• Experience working in healthcare research, particularly cancer research

• Experience working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Competencies

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication, including written, and ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Self-motivated and self-managed with proven skills to use initiative and be proactive to deliver results

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in work product

• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in teams

• Solid decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Strong time-management skills with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and competing priorities and deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

5-10 days/yr

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment

• Open Leave Policy

• Paid Family Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year

• Staff Appreciation Days

• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fertility and Family Forming

• Healthcare Concierge

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Healthcare Savings Account

• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.