Director of Clinical Research

Department
BSD MED - Administration

Job Summary
The Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine is responsible for leading the operations and conduct of clinical research across all general research sections within the department.

This position will have primary accountability to the Executive Administrator within the Department of Medicine and secondary accountability to the Office of Clinical Research. The Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine will partner with leaders within and outside of the department who are responsible for research compliance, regulatory affairs, research finance, human subjects protection, and clinical care to advance the research mission of UChicago Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes their deep subject matter expertise in clinical research regulations, research operations, people management, and project management to guide research teams and identify opportunities for department-wide clinical research excellence.
• Manage a team of Clinical Research Managers to lead the department's human subject research portfolio and ensure high quality, standardized, and efficient clinical research operations.
• Participate in strategic decision making within the department as it relates to clinical research, guide staffing and resource allocation decisions, ensure timely and high quality clinical research services to faculty Investigators, evaluate staffing performance and quality, and advocate for clinical research staff to ensure an engaged and high functioning clinical research workforce.
• Monitors project management and ensures that clinical trials are conducted in compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Manages, monitors and reports project budgets and annual projections.
• Develops departmental plans, including strategic initiatives for the department, in collaboration with departmental and divisional leadership.
• Advises faculty and research staff on all facets of clinical trial research management, including research conduct and compliance.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Advanced degree.

Experience:

• Supervisory skills.
• Background in a leadership role.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Research certification, such as Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, ACRP.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance/billing accuracy, such as site monitoring, quality assurance, and creating monitoring plans.
• Working knowledge of managing research projects.
• Develop research program and work strategically with principal investigator(s).
• Lead robust operational and financial analysis of study(ies) and/or program performance.
• Read and understand clinical trials protocols.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of grant and contract administration.
• Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Preferred Competencies

• Develop a program and a team.
• Excellent time management skills and work independently.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Identify funding sources.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Job Family
Research

Role Impact
People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5

Drug Test Required
No

Health Screen Required
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$120,000.00 - $160,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.