CHIEF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (JR236153)

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Full time

$168,000.00-$210,000.00

Overview: The Chief Physician Assistant leads the Phase 1 (early phase) oncology clinical trials program at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The role combines program leadership with direct care of patients enrolled on first-in-human and early phase trials.<br /><br />The Chief PA oversees the program's clinical and research operations: advanced practice providers, clinical research staff, the trial portfolio, sponsor and CRO relationships, and quality. The Chief PA works closely with Phase 1 investigators, research nursing, investigational pharmacy, regulatory affairs, and CCTO leadership.<br /><br />We are looking for an experienced, committed clinician and leader who can grow a high-performing Phase 1 program and expand access to novel therapies for the diverse patient population of the Bronx.
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Program leadership and administration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead daily operations of the Phase 1 program across clinic, infusion, and research functions to ensure safe, efficient enrollment and treatment of trial participants</li> <li>Supervise Phase 1 advanced practice providers and research staff (clinical trial managers, research associates), directly or through managers: hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development</li> <li>Manage the Phase 1 trial portfolio with the Phase 1 Physician Leader: feasibility review, study selection, prioritization, and capacity planning</li> <li>Oversee study start-up and activation in partnership with Regulatory Affairs, including site qualification visits and site initiation visits</li> <li>Manage cohort slot allocation, screening pipelines, and enrollment against sponsor timelines and accrual goals</li> <li>Serve as the primary operational contact for sponsors and CROs; lead escalation of site performance issues and monitoring findings.</li> <li>Develop and monitor staffing models, and accrual and productivity metrics; report to CCTO and Cancer Center leadership</li> <li>Coordinate with investigational pharmacy, research nursing, specimen processing, radiology, and Epic Beacon teams to maintain efficient trial workflows</li> <li>Lead Phase 1 team meetings and participate in dose escalation safety reviews and CCTO leadership meetings</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>APP leadership and clinical oversight</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide clinical leadership and supervision of Phase 1 advanced practice providers (PAs and NPs)</li> <li>Set clinical standards for eligibility assessment, adverse event assessment and grading (CTCAE), dose-limiting toxicity evaluation, and protocol-required documentation</li> <li>Develop and implement Phase 1 clinical workflows and pathways, including management of infusion reactions, cytokine release syndrome, and other early phase toxicities</li> <li>Monitor clinical quality, patient safety events, and protocol compliance; lead corrective and preventive actions</li> <li>Serve as liaison between APPs, investigators, nursing, pharmacy, and administrative leadership</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Clinical responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Under guidance of a supervising MD, maintain a clinical panel of patients enrolled on early phase trials: review histories, perform physical exams and review of systems, and manage treatment and supportive care</li> <li>Screen patients for trial eligibility in collaboration with investigators and research staff</li> <li>Explain study participation to patients and families, including treatment options, alternatives, and expected and unexpected side effects; participate in the informed consent process as delegated by the Principal Investigator</li> <li>Assess, grade, attribute, and manage adverse events within scope of practice and protocol requirements</li> <li>Write medical orders for RNs and staff to carry out; ensure protocol-required assessments (labs, PK samples, ECGs, imaging) are ordered and completed in Epic Beacon</li> <li>Document patient care in the EHR in a timely, protocol-compliant manner that supports source documentation and monitoring</li> <li>Respond to urgent clinical issues and emergencies in the clinic and treatment areas</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Research billing and sponsor invoicing</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accountable for the Epic research billing review for all Phase 1 study activity, ensuring charges route to the study or to insurance per the coverage analysis; performs reviews directly or oversees the clinical trial managers who complete them</li> <li>Accountable for timely, accurate invoicing of sponsor-billable charges (e.g., procedures, screen failures, pass-through costs) through the CCTO's external invoicing partner, including reconciling invoices against study activity and resolving discrepancies</li> <li>Monitors billing review timeliness and error trends, and corrects workflows or retrains staff as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Quality, compliance and audit readiness</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure the program complies with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 11, 50, 56 and 312), IRB requirements, protocols, and institutional policy</li> <li>Maintain readiness for sponsor audits, NCI and cooperative group audits, and FDA inspections; lead site responses to monitoring findings and protocol deviations</li> <li>Ensure research billing practices comply with the Medicare Clinical Trial Policy and institutional billing compliance requirements</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Education and program development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain orientation, training, and competency programs for Phase 1 APPs and research staff</li> <li>Mentor APPs, research staff, and trainees, and support their continuing education</li> <li>Lead process improvement initiatives to shorten study activation timelines and improve enrollment</li> <li>Participate in CCTO and Cancer Center initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and scholarly activities</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>
Requirements: <p><strong>Required</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program</li> <li>Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)</li> <li>Active New York State Physician Assistant license and registration</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a PA, including at least 3 years in hematology/oncology</li> <li>Experience caring for patients enrolled on oncology clinical trials</li> <li>Prior leadership, supervisory, or program management experience</li> <li>Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and IRB requirements for human subjects research</li> <li>Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and communication skills</li> <li>Current BLS certification; OHS fit test and annual assessment</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Preferred</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in a dedicated Phase 1 or early phase oncology program, including first-in-human, dose escalation, and PK-intensive studies</li> <li>Experience with novel therapeutic modalities such as T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, or cell therapies</li> <li>Experience with trial feasibility, and sponsor or CRO management</li> <li>Proficiency with Epic, including Beacon</li> <li>ACLS certification</li> <li>SOCRA or ACRP research certification</li> </ul>