The MMRF has an amazing team of talented individuals working tirelessly to achieve our mission. We are always looking for individuals who can bring innovation, a sense of urgency and a drive for results to help us with our mission.
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Please let us know if there is an opportunity that might fit with what you want to do. Send us a full description about you, your background and experience and what attracts you to do work for the MMRF.
We so appreciate the importance of having individuals who make a difference for us by volunteering their time on specific projects. Opportunities exist throughout the organization but we have the greatest need for volunteers to work on events.
We work with graduate schools to provide internship projects specifically geared to the required course programs. You can apply for one of the internships we have already defined, or you can apply to us directly to propose the type of internship you would like to have us consider.
The internship projects typically include:
- Defining the project, expected outcomes and next steps
- Researching
- Benchmarking
- Analyzing and recommending
- Preparing a presentation
- Presenting recommendations to the Executive Committee and appropriate members of staff
MMRC Clinical Operations Manager
Reports to: Associate Director (AD), Clinical Operations
General Purpose:
The COM (Clinical Operations Manager) is responsible for oversight of MMRC trial-specific activities/communications on assigned clinical trial programs and any other key programs related to Clinical Operations at the MMRC; confirms operational strategies aligned with MMRC Operations departmental goals and objectives; and provides leadership to the network of MMRC MMPMs (multiple myeloma project managers), industry PMs and CRO PMs. The COM serves as a role model and mentor to both external and internal MMRC constituents and ensures a productive and professional work environment within and throughout the department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business and Teamwork
Responsible for the overall day-to-day project management communications amongst MMRC network sites and industry/CRO partners associated with company-sponsored MMRC trials. Conducts MMRC feasibility activities and confirms site participation on selected MMRC trials. Oversees the coordination and communications associated with trial meeting planning and drives trial execution according to MMRC start up and enrollment benchmarks.
- Develops expertise surrounding MMRC site-specific clinical trial approval map/processes which clearly describe each member institution’s internal submission pathway including: internal regulatory procedures, budget procedures and associated timing for clinical trial start up through first patient, first dose. Informs industry partner of realities at MMRC academic centers using the process map to educate and set realistic expectations.
- Maintains a Consortium-wide landscape of ongoing and upcoming MMRC trials at each member institution. Functions as the key liaison to MMPM member site staff for cultivation of IST (Investigator-Sponsored Trial) concepts and engagement in MMRC clinical trials activities. The COM co-owns MMRC’s annual objective of delivering 3-4 new IST concepts to MMRC’s Protocol Quality Assurance Team (CTCMRT).
- Provides ongoing education and training for the MMPM team via routine communications, monthly MMPM teleconference meetings, and follows up on action items as appropriate to support their efforts at the MMRC member institution.
- Assists the AD Operations with the MMPM Annual Summit.
- Visits MMRC sites at least annually and becomes acquainted with MMPM supervisor and other key internal MMRC site-champions as provided by the MMPM.
- Monitors MMRC’s CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System) data entry to ensure up-to-date information and recommends upgrades to increase efficiency and outputs from this MMRC electronic system. Directly oversees the correction of questionable data, omissions or errors in CTMS with input from the MMPMs. In collaboration with the AD of Operations, conducts analysis of the CTMS for reporting purposes (metrics, scorecard, messaging).
- Collates and provides the bi-monthly Operations report for review by AD Operations. Works closely with the AD Operations and IST PMs to ensure accuracy of start up and enrollment data included in this broadly circulated report.
- Provides written updates to AD Operations for the monthly report to the CEO.
- Supports development of Operations-centered power point slides for metrics communications and messaging including status of MMRC trials and other programs such as the Longitudinal Study requested by the AD Operations, VP Clinical Development/EC.
- Provides sponsor/CRO orientation to MMRC Operations and agrees to trial timelines and role expectations during protocol development phase, or during immediate start-up if trial is already ongoing.
- Maintains positive working relationship with Trial Sponsor PM and reports issues with CRO PMs if necessary. Provides recommendations for resolution of issues; visits industry Sponsor PMs (and if possible, CRO PM) as soon as possible once MMRC trial participation is confirmed. Where possible, attend Sponsor Investigator meetings to obtain overall expectations of trial conduct/timelines.
- Follows internal electronic filing guidelines and maintains accurate files and updated process documents in the Consortium Operations drive located on the J drive.
General requirements and Qualifications
- University undergraduate degree (BA, BS) with science concentration or experience in research or RN or BSN or Pharmacy degree
- 5-10 Years relevant clinical research experience, preferably at pharma or biotech company or CRO, preferably a Project Manager Level I or II with study coordinator experience
- Strong experience and knowledge within clinical trial and drug development organizations
- Study coordinator experience is highly desirable
- Strong communication and organizational skills including Microsoft Office with particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Database/data metrics handling is highly desirable
- Strong influencing skills
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationship with investigators at MMRC member sites and with pharma/biotech companies for business relations
- Strong problem solver
- Good technical savvy
- Good presentation skills
- Preferably on-site but with ability to work effectively remotely
Executive Assistant - Development Associate
Reports to: Vice President, Development
General Purpose
Provide writing, donor stewardship, research and administrative support for activities related to major donor and event relationships at the Foundation, working closely with the Vice President of Development and members of the Development and Events teams.
Essential Duties
Provide writing and database systems support to the Vice President of Development and Development and Events officers to increases the amount of their time spent directly with past and potential donors, and enhance the timeliness, frequency and quality of written communications with past and potential donors. Particular focus on drafting donor correspondence and proposals, maintaining database contact entries and crafting stewardship reports.
Assist the Vice President of Development and Development and Events officers with designing/ implementing individualize stewardship plans for top tier major gift and event relationships.
Augment the work of the prospect research consultant to provide current, high quality prospect research to team members with contents and format that are relevant to the objectives of, and participants in, each contact with donors.
Research content, and design and produce, presentations that play a key role in educating and informing numerous donor constituency groups about the work of the Foundation.
Assist in the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date donor records.
Serve as secondary point of contact with internal and external constituencies.
Provide all administrative support for the Vice President of Development.
Experience and Training
Bachelor’s Degree required. Two to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
Interest in and knowledge of the mission of the MMRF, and past experience working in a medical research or health care environment, a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required. Previous experience with SAGE or a comparable donor data base, required.
Core Customers and Key Relationships
Major donors, including patients and their family and friends
Development and Events Officers
CEO and COO
Administrative Team
Event leadership, participants and their relationships
MMRF/MMRC Communication/Media contacts
Skills and Abilities
Superb organizational, interpersonal, written, editorial and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, handle complex or multiple work assignments, achieve high quality work outcomes, meet deadlines and effectively solve problems independently as well as part of a team.
Exercise good judgment while working independently on multiple tasks and projects.
Demonstrated ability to work with a positive attitude within the context of a team environment and a network of relationships.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal in a sensitive manner with diverse groups of people with matters requiring a high level of discretion and good judgment.
Race Coordinator
MMRF Race for Research – National Series
Reports to: Manager, Race for Research
General Summary
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is a leading cancer research organization whose mission is to relentlessly pursue innovative means that accelerate the development of next-generation multiple myeloma treatments to extend the lives of patients and lead to a cure. In support of that mission, the MMRF holds numerous annual fundraising events nationally. The MMRF 5K Race/Walk for Research Program is a national fundraising program held in 9 cities, includes over 16,000 race participants and raises close to $2 million annually.
The MMRF 5K Race Coordinator is primarily responsible for assisting in every aspect of the planning and execution of the MMRF 5K Race/Walk for Research Program. This person is a critical team member who is also importantly responsible for managing participant and donor relationships for each 5K event. An MMRF 5K Race Coordinator is a high-energy individual, with a proven work ethic and leadership skills, who wants to make a difference by raising crucial funds to help find a cure for this currently incurable disease.
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed during race season, March – June and August - November
- Local and national travel required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for event logistics including:
- Event Management company/vendor/volunteer group interface
- City and Park permit applications/approvals
- On-line registration and associated participant/vendor support
- List events on MMRF website, post all race sites
- Pre-race relationship management and community preparations
- Event program details – speech preparation, timelines, honorees, etc.
- Post-race relationship management – thank you’s, acknowledgement, etc.
- Provide impeccable customer service by to all event participants and donors. Address incoming questions and email inquiries regarding the on-line fundraising and registration system (Convio), event details and medical inquiries.
- Assist with planning and attend special events (such as a Kick-Off Receptions, Support Group Meetings, Race Committee Meetings, Clinical Insights).
- Manage overall race budget and expenses for each event to maximize net revenue. Maintain expense and budget spreadsheets for each race and the overall Race Program.
- Maintain database of new and past race participants.
- Work with local sponsors, running clubs and media to help promote the race and obtain additional funding for each race.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management (such as researching and/ or staffing outreach. events, unique duties assigned while working actual events, various in-office tasks, etc).
BACKGROUND AND SKILLS:
- Minimum of 3 years of customer service and/or event experience in a high-paced environment, preferably in the area of high-volume, customer relationship management.
- Demonstrate ability to provide leadership, organize fundraising activities effectively, and participate in high-level customer service support.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational detail and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to deliver high-touch customer service and work with customer relations management (CRM) database systems (e.g., keep contact logs, conversation notes, and implement follow-up flags)
- Strong presentation skills
- Experience in fundraising and training for an outdoor athletic event and the ability to train others how to fundraise and train to walk in a long-distance event.
- Strong project management skills, including ability to manage and prioritize projects with multiple and often competing deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently, to work under supervision, and to work in a team-based and goal-oriented environment.
- Skilled with the PC and Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
No part-time positions available at this time.
Interested candidates please send a cover letter and your resume to Judith Finley at judith.finley@360warren.com
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