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.
Coordinates the preparation and implementation and management of the research budget and financial reporting system, to include all sites and locations of research.
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.