Director, Research Administration

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R106557

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 10 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Director of Research Administration oversees and manages the daily activities of the clinical, regulatory, and financial staff of the Brown Cancer Center (BCC) Cancer Trials Program (CTP), including the Biorepository, in the conduct of a complex array of research studies involving multiple investigators and sponsors, across multiple departments, ensuring studies are conducted according to Good Clinical Practice, exposure control plans, study protocols, and within expected timelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage staffing and implementation of clinical trials at the BCC from the clinical, regulatory, and financial perspective to ensure compliance with pertinent policies, regulations, and contractual obligations within expected timelines.

• Liaise with health system partners to promote alignment with research program’s mission and goals and facilitate adherence to pertinent policies, contractual obligations, and compliant billing practices.

• Oversee cancer trials pipeline and engage with industry sponsors to ensure timely activation of studies and perform due diligence with respect to contractual obligations.

• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures and policies for the conduct of clinical research at the BCC in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and other applicable regulations.

• Assist investigators in development, implementation, and conduct of investigator initiated protocols, including logistical planning and design of methods for data collection.

• Recruit and hire CTP staff as warranted by ongoing evaluation and management of staff workload and oversee orientation and training of new staff, as well as continued education and training for existing staff.

• Conduct performance appraisals; recommend and carry out disciplinary action for direct reports.

• Oversee continued development of the clinical trial management information system to advance efficiency and reporting capabilities.

• Oversee expansion of Oncology clinical trials to Brown Cancer Center locations outside the main downtown campus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in related field

• Experience in the conduct of clinical research

• Previous management experience and expert supervisory skills

• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word

• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Target Compensation Maximum:

$124,200.00

Target Compensation Minimum:

$82,800.00

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.