What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Research position at EvergreenHealth?
Wage Range: $142,501 - $227,947 per year
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Job Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of EvergreenHealth clinical research administration including developing, managing, coordinating and overseeing all pre and post award aspects of clinical research and investigational studies at EvergreenHealth.
Primary Duties:
- Identifies and coordinates research studies consistent with the Research Committee guidelines and EvergreenHealth’s mission, policies, service lines and programs.
- Works with governmental, non-profit, foundation and pharmaceutical study sponsors to identify studies appropriate to EvergreenHealth and obtains approvals for participating in such studies.
- Identifies and engages potential physician investigators for the study. This includes physician communication, education and ongoing coordination throughout the study.
- Serves as Chair of the Research Steering Committee.
- Identifies new funding sources and bring new studies to EvergreenHealth.
- Recruiting, supervising and working with investigators to identify research funding sources and develop proposals for on–time submission.
- Responsible for oversight, management, planning and direction of research operations.
- Implement Business Plans for achieving strategic and tactical business directives.
- Driving direction of research activities by evaluation and analysis of research portfolio; being subject matter expert on clinical research, alignment of research activities with EH goals and initiatives.
- Establish, Track, and Deliver on key performance indicators as they relate to research program. Track against local benchmarks in the area to ascertain local trends.
- Make determinations regarding complex elements of contracts, in collaboration with Finance and Legal.
- Create and promote institutional relations with strategic partners, to support research efforts.
- Serve as business development liaison with pharmaceutical industry for pipeline trials.
- Oversees CTMS, AP and Receivables, site purchasing and vendor contracts.
- Oversees Research Manager/Supervisor activities, indirectly oversees work within each therapeutic area.
- Oversees Finance Analyst, regulatory and contracting members on team.
- Oversees quality assurance including regulatory compliance, monitoring, internal and external audits and fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinates with any outside groups completing contracted research studies at EvergreenHealth.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 10 years of experience in an administrative or operations leadership role; or an equivalent combination of education/experience
- 5 years of experience in an academic, non-profit, or research setting, or equivalent
- 3 years of management or supervisory experience in the research setting
- Knowledgeable of financial principles, analysis, planning and budgeting especially in an academic research environment.
- Knowledgeable and experienced in administration of contracts and grants including academic, federal, state, and private pre- and post-award policies and issues.
- Expert knowledge in research administration related to federal, non-federal, private, non-profit and gift guidelines and regulatory issues
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
DESIRED for the position:
- Higher level education such as a Master’s degree or PhD
Benefit Information:
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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans 457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
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EvergreenHealth Benefits Guide
Salary : $142,501 - $227,947
