Director, Clinical Research Collaboration Unit (CRCU)(Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

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Posted Job Title

Director, Clinical Research Collaboration Unit (CRCU)(Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics)

Job Profile Title

Director E, Research

Job Description Summary

This position will have multi-faceted, strategic, and operational responsibilities within the CRCU and CCEB. This position will have primary responsibility to define and direct all activities within the CRCU. This position will also be responsible to ensure collaboration between operational entities in the CRCU and investigators and the CCEB broadly for the effective completion of the CRCU mission. This position will report directly to the CCEB Director and Faculty Director of the CRCU and will function in collaboration with CRCU Associate Directors to further the mission of the CRCU and to foster operational success.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the CRCU including operations, analysis, development, usage and integration of policies and procedures. Oversee strategic partnerships with key constituent groups, such as clinical departments, the Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics (DBEI), and CHOP
• Develop and implement short and long-term CRCU/CCEB strategic plans and agendas. Oversee the financial health of the CRCU, assisting with and overseeing development of 3 year projections and funding plans.
• Provide overall operational leadership for CRCU focusing on effective management of projects and resources including personnel and infrastructure.
• Work with the CRCU Faculty Director and CCEB Director for coordinating the compilation and dissemination of information for projects spanning the CRCU and CCEB.
• Initiate, develop and coordinate proposals, programs, grants and projects involving the activities of the CRCU and other CCEB Units.
• Liaison with School and Institutional faculty/staff in the development of programs and projects involving the resources of the CRCU.
• Provide consultation on pr