Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Assistant Director, Operations

Albert Einstein College of Medicine • $125K — $135K *
Bronx, NY 10467In-Person
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5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Graduate degree in ethics, biology, philosophy, public health, etc. is a plus.
  • 5-7+ years of IRB administrative experience required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
  • CIP certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience within an academic medical center preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and management for day-to-day operations.
  • Oversee OHRA review committees, including IRB and ancillary committees.
  • Ensure compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov and relevant human research regulations.
  • Collaborate with leadership on process improvement and compliance.
  • Manage IRB software system, troubleshooting issues as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge of policies and guidelines affecting human subjects research.
  • Identify areas for quality improvement and implement training plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunity for professional development and certification.
  • Supportive team environment focused on excellence.
  • Involvement in high-impact research and compliance functions.
Full Job Description
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provides leadership, guidance and management on all aspects of day-to-day operations, maintaining a culture of excellence, superior end-to-end service and rapid turnaround times.
  • Oversees OHRA review committees including IRB and ancillary commmittees within the department. 
  • Oversees compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov, including an understanding of intersecting regulations governing human subjects research.
  • Serves a key leader within the institution, proactively collaborating with Montefiore Einstein leadership on system-wide process improvement and compliance functions. 
  • Oversees IRB software system, including overarching process, functionality, and troubleshooting of issues. 
  • Ensures compliance with internal/external policies & requirements. Maintains current knowledge/expertise in federal, state, local & institutional policies, procedures & guidelines.
  • Partners with Executive Director and departmental leadership to pro-actively identify areas for quality improvement, including QI plans, assessment, and implementing training and improvement plans within the department.
  • Assists with OHRA policy and procedure development to inform best strategic approaches & enhance effectiveness.
  • Serves as a voting member of the IRB.
  • Serves as the direct supervisor of a team of IRB analysts and managers, including tracking performance and conducting annual performance evaluations. In consultation with the Executive Director, addresses staff conflict and individual performance issues.
  • Assists with evaluation of board composition and IRB member performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
  • Assists in identifying and tracking key IRB performance metrics and staff performance management. Ensures high quality reporting in alignment with institutional needs. 
  • In consultation with Executive Director, evaluates space and staffing needs.
  • Reviews IRB meeting minutes to ensure they are accurate and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Assists with onboarding/training new IRB members and providing ongoing education to current IRB members on various human research protections.
  • Assists with conducting training and education outreach for the research community.
  • In consultation with Executive Director, addresses issues of serious/continuing non-compliance and unanticipated problems involving risk to participants or others.
  • Serves as deputy to Executive Director, including acting in this capacity (with defined responsibilities) in his/her absence, attends meetings on behalf of the director, or serves as delegate on institutional committees, as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Graduate degree in a relevant field (ethics, biology, philosophy, public heath, etc.) a plus.
  • 5-7+ years IRB administrative experience.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 
  • CIP certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience within an academic medical center strongly preferred. 
Minimum Salary RangeUSD $125,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary RangeUSD $135,000.00/Yr.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is a private medical school in the Bronx, New York. It was founded in 1953 and is part of the Montefiore Health System. The college offers a variety of graduate programs in biomedical sciences, clinical research, and public health. Einstein is also home to the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, which offers doctoral and master's degrees in clinical psychology. The college is known for its research in areas such as genetics, neuroscience, and cancer. Einstein is affiliated with several hospitals in the New York City area, including Montefiore Medical Center and Jacobi Medical Center.
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