Director of Clinical Research

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Physician Executives and Principal Investigators providing strategic oversight of the research program.
• Acts as a Dyad to the Research Medical Director and Scientific Research Officer.
• Develops, directs, implements and evaluates research strategies while coordinating with other departments within the organization that impact all aspects of the clinical trials.
• Oversees the organization’s research program operations and all research staff to ensure that Network research site and locations are following USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
• Collaborates with senior management in the development of clinical trials accrual targets and financial objectives.
• Develops accountability standards for all locations to ensure that accrual targets and financial objectives are achieved.
• Prepares research financial reports for the Executive director, Finance team, Joint policy board, and executive committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline desired, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in clinical research, preferably in oncology required.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience leading teams in a cross-functional, clinical research setting is preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Strong leadership skills, ability to manage in matrix environment. Excellent communication skills, strong ability to multitask, strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced constantly changing environment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, windows, excel etc.
• Specific knowledge of all aspects of clinical research - ability to read, analyze and interpret technical items such as protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documents, ability to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trials.