Director of Clinical Research

The Director of Clinical Research at Hanger, Inc. will oversee all clinical studies and research data collection efforts at Hanger Clinic. This role collaborates with the Chief Clinical Officer to define and execute the organization’s clinical research strategy.

About the role

• Set strategic direction and lead large clinical trials/data collection efforts.
• Manage clinical research and operations including design and initiation of clinical trials to optimize tactical and clinical value through global site selection and data portability.
• Manage clinical research team to accomplish set goals.
• Define clinical research strategy including the management, oversight and dissemination of clinical studies and research data collection efforts across Hanger Clinic.
• Develop and aid in submission of federal grants to support continued research efforts.
• Aid in the development and implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Author and/or work with others to develop publications based on the results of the clinical trials.
• Provide updates and status reports to senior management on a regular basis.
• Manage the operational, analytical, fiscal and logistical tasks associated with our clinical research activities in alignment with our business strategy.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with academic and community-based physicians, clinicians and payers to assure alignment of strategy and outputs.
• Manage staff and outside partners/service providers.
• Represent the company at major annual conferences.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and lead large clinical trials/data collection efforts.
• Manage clinical research and operations including design and initiation of clinical trials to optimize tactical and clinical value through global site selection and data portability.
• Manage clinical research team to accomplish set goals.
• Define clinical research strategy including the management, oversight and dissemination of clinical studies and research data collection efforts across Hanger Clinic.
• Develop and aid in submission of federal grants to support continued research efforts.
• Aid in the development and implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Author and/or work with others to develop publications based on the results of the clinical trials.
• Provide updates and status reports to senior management on a regular basis.
• Manage the operational, analytical, fiscal and logistical tasks associated with our clinical research activities in alignment with our business strategy.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with academic and community-based physicians, clinicians and payers to assure alignment of strategy and outputs.
• Manage staff and outside partners/service providers.
• Represent the company at major annual conferences.

Requirements

• Minimum PhD degree, preferably with coursework in mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, biomechanics, kinesiology, public health and/or clinical research administration.
• Strong publication history in relevant clinical or scientific journals (generally reflecting 20+ peer-reviewed publications).
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics profession.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical Orthotics and Prosthetics knowledge.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge in research methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of the orthotic and prosthetic profession.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite programs (i.e. presentation software, pivot tables, formulas, and macros).
• Evidence of written skills through publication.
• Advanced knowledge of research methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of the orthotic and prosthetic profession.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite programs (i.e. presentation software, pivot tables, formulas, and macros).
• Evidence of written skills through publication.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages.
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays.
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan.
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents.
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities.
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest.

Pay

Competitive Compensation Packages.

Schedule

Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities.