Director, Research Operations - MCI

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Research Officer, supports the overall research mission of the department, by working to increase grant funding (and maintain existing funding), facilitate the successful implementation and maintenance of ongoing research activities, enhance department-wide efficiencies, and promote an informed and collaborative work environment for faculty and staff. Manages the daily operations of the clinical research department to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. May take oversight responsibility of the Medical Research Office providing guidance and decision-making in absence of the Chief Medical Research Officer.

Responsibilities:

Direct Supervision of all MCI research related contracts managers and coordinators, IT systems personnel and other staff as assigned. Direct Supervision of direct reports of MCI clinical research program.

Develops and maintains relationships with external stake holders such as pharma companies, sponsors, and other collaborators (i.e. consortia) to ensure access to clinical trials and projects to develop strong research portfolios across all specialties; participates in shared research projects and manages the MCI contribution and deliverables to these affiliate research initiatives to enhance research opportunities and application for funding.

Responsible for academic and University research partner relationships and project management; participates in shared research projects and manages the MHS contribution and deliverables to these affiliate research initiatives. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, industry leaders, and funding agencies, to enhance research opportunities and apply for funding.

Assists is overseeing MCI's clinical research daily activities, developing and implementing study protocol development and operational plans and ensuring that standard operating procedures are carried out in accordance with all federal and local standard operating procedures and ethical guidelines.

Develops specific research departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.Oversees all clinical research databases. Provides compliance and data management oversight and completes routine reporting to local and federal agencies and develops coverage analysis for budgets and ensures billing compliance.

Completes grant writing and submissions and oversees study protocol development and implementation within all departments and institutes within MHS including the negotiation of all research related contracts with external organizations, funders and pharmaceutical companies; coordinates review of contracts and legal agreements for MCI.

Develops coverage analysis for budgets and ensures billing compliance. Provides compliance and data management oversight and completes routine reporting to local and federal agencies.

Oversees study protocol development and implementation within all departments and institutes within MCI. Liaison with local and central Institutional Review Boards, Human Resources, and Grants Administration.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Masters (Required)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Extensive clinical and health services research and operations experience, affording the ability to advise, implement, oversee, and strategize to optimize research funding and productivity. Required Work Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in clinical research, oncology research strongly preferred, that includes experience with research personnel management and research-related legal contracts. Other Information: SOCRA, ACRP or related certification with 7 - 10 years in research, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, social sciences, public health, health sciences, math, statistics, or related field of study, preferably in cancer.Additional Education Info: Master's degree in Research or in a job related field.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping