Research Supv PD

Responsibilities

• Participates with the principal investigator in the development, design, and data management specific to one or more large clinical research studies.
• Participates in developing protocols, intervention plans, and subject recruitment.
• Provides for the tabulation and analysis of data results for publication and reporting.
• Supervises non-MD/PhD research staff, including authoritatively recommending selection and as appropriate corrective action up to and including recommendation for termination.
• Participates in interview and selection of staff.
• Conducts annual evaluation of subordinate professional and support research staff.
• Provides for training and orientation to clinical research project(s).
• Covers work schedule, monitors adherence to procedures/protocols to ensure optimal patient participation rates, accurate data collection, etc.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the communication of Brown University Health policies and procedures for research and administrative functions within the assigned area.
• Provides assistance in the establishment of hypotheses and designs research protocols for same.
• Organizes and implements the protocol of the project, provides direct services as outlined by the grant criteria.
• Provides direction for the clinical research project. May function as needed in the role of senior clinical research assistant.
• Ensures accurate and complete collection of research data and development of associated database and reports.
• Analyzes resultant research data and participates in interpretation of same with investigator.
• May assist in the preparation and presentation of research papers.
• Participates with research investigators in development of the budget.
• Regularly monitors monthly budget reports, identifying and resolving variances, ensuring accuracy and conformance to budget.
• Within Brown University Health and department guidelines authorizes purchases related to research project.
• May order capital equipment as approved within budget.
• Contacts individuals both internal and external to the hospital to provide professional consultation within area of expertise and to exchange information.
• Functions as resource person during audits or on-site visits by the pharmaceutical companies and other related professional groups seeking information related to the research project.
• Reviews current literature for update approaches to research being conducted.
• May assign review of specific literature to research staff, requiring preparation and submission of summary analysis.
• Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies and objectives.
• Covers annual training in these areas.
• May require outside travel to evaluate sites or for other grant-related reasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline is required.
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with statistics.
• Five years progressively more responsible related clinical research experience, including demonstrated supervisory skills and effective interpersonal/communication skills.