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.

Click on the links to see the specific opportunities we now have available:

• Volunteer
• Intern
• Full-time employee
• Part-time employee

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.

VOLUNTEER

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.

INTERN

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.

• 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

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

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

MMRF Vice President of Marketing

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Position Summary
Reporting to the COO, the VP Marketing will also have a dotted line to the CEO, and will have a strong interface with the VP Strategic Alliances on PR and on overall “corporate” strategic initiatives. The VP Marketing will provide leadership, strategic planning and marketing guidance for the MMRF focusing specifically on leveraging and promoting the brand while directing the marketing activities for the MMRF in support of the development and events functions.

The VP of Marketing is responsible for the organization’s marketing activities, for the implementation of comprehensive marketing strategies including publications, media relations, social media, market research, brand management and integration, advertising/PSAs, cause-marketing initiatives, campaign/event promotions, and community outreach.

The VP of Marketing will work with the VP of Strategic Alliances to develop innovative marketing campaigns and programs that will provide a platform for increasing revenues through an expanded target base of donors including Tier 1, 2,and 3 levels, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and grant initiatives consistent with long-term goals and strategies.

The VP of Marketing will oversee the day-to-day aspects of the development and event marketing and communications efforts.

General Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the COO, CEO and key leaders to develop annual and long-term communications and marketing plans and strategies.
• Creates, produces and distributes organization communications materials including newsletters, public education materials, fact sheets, annual reports, messaging protocols and marketing collaterals.
• Develops and owns the advertising agency and marketing/PR consulting relationships.
• Manages production of educational videos, PSAs, advertising campaigns.
• Manages the organization’s media relations to ensure maximum visibility for the organization and the disease.
• Implements and manages the organization’s web and social media campaigns through various platforms and marketing /media partnerships for events.
• Collaborates with the development team to integrate outreach efforts and enhance public awareness of fundraising opportunities.
• Directs marketing and communications to ensure maximum outreach potential, brand identity and marketing consistency.
• Supports public policy, legislative and advocacy initiatives.
• Updates and improves web presence for the MMRF and MMRC
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Senior healthcare agency leadership experience desired and/or senior marketing leadership within a pharmaceutical company.
• Strong strategic thinker who can build the branding strategy going forward
• Exemplary oral and written communications skills
• Must be able to persuasively articulate values, information and present compelling cases to multiple audiences, including group and public presentations
• Able to manage diverse projects to tight timelines
• Must have strong work ethic able to work in a high pressure, demanding environment
• Able to manage teams of people including FTE’s, consultants and agencies

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or a related field
• Masters in Business highly desirable
• Minimum of 7 years experience developing & managing comprehensive marketing & communications plans
• Demonstrated success as a marketing and communications professional with the ability to effectively create and implement effective plans in media relations, marketing, and communications
• Outstanding oral & written communication skills
• Experience in publication layout/production
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven attention to detail
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to project professional competence, leadership capability & personal maturity

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE

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