Regional Research Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Studies Regional Research Manager to lead and develop a team in the El Paso, TX region. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA and at least 4 years of clinical research experience, with a strong track record of leading, managing, coaching, and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all research sites in the region to ensure proper resourcing of teammates, vendors, and supplies for study load to ensure successful execution of all clinical studies in the region.
• Develop research operations in region by adding additional dialysis units and/or physician clinics with current physician partners.
• Meet with practice managers to determine appropriate physician clinics for expansion of clinical studies.
• Meet with appropriate field teammates to determine feasibility to conduct research studies at new dialysis units.
• Collaborate with DCR departments to create new processes, resolve challenges, and strategize future planning.
• Demonstrate compliance with good clinical practice (GCP) and applicable law, and verify that study teams comply with GCP, applicable law, study protocols, DCR policies and procedures, and with the standards customary in the clinical research industry.
• Develop new relationships with area physicians interested in conducting clinical research studies.
• Serve as a liaison between the physicians (Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator), study sponsors and DaVita facility teammates.
• Conduct site selection visits with sponsors for placement of clinical studies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical research experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in leading, managing, coaching and developing a team.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Commitment to and role model of DaVita’s values with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical research experience or equivalent experience.

Skills

Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with clinical research software are also beneficial.

Benefits

DaVita offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out, family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work schedules, and professional development programs.

Pay

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Schedule

This position will be based in our El Paso, TX office and support a region that includes El Paso and surrounding areas.