Assoc. Research Strategy & Programs Specialist *REMOTE AVAILABLE*

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Organization:

VICTR

Job Summary:

Associate Research Strategy & Program Specialist - VICTR

JOB SUMMARY
In your pivotal role as an associate research strategy & program specialist you will provided personalized research services support to internal VUMC faculty and staff members, as well as to external research colleagues, on a very diverse platform of research projects with some guidance.

About the Department:
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please https://victr.vumc.org/.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide research support and services to all levels of research colleagues.
• Understand current services for continual improvement and the development of new research services.
• Understand resources available to the research community including, clinicians and researchers, to improve all aspects of the research enterprise.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

RESEARCH SERVICES (NOVICE)

• Demonstrates the ability to assist researchers and clinicians in improving the quality of research and grants by connecting investigators with resources/funding opportunities, assisting in identifying collaborators, identifying and summarizing existing information, and assisting in developing tools to further the research enterprise.  Demonstrates awareness of barriers to optimal study execution, assists in developing solutions to those barriers, and supports identifying resources needed for the timely & successful completion of research projects. Assists in providing available resources for preparing grant proposals, identifying study funding, ongoing financial management safety committees, IRB submissions, scientific review submissions, study feasibility, recruitment methods, data management, and study implementation. May assist in the development of study budgets and billing grids to facilitate capture of all study costs and compliance with regulations.

REGULATORY SERVICES (FUNDAMENTAL AWARENESS)

• Has training in or has a basic understanding of federal, state, and local laws, guidance documents, GCP/ICH guidelines, VUMC Institutional policies, and HRPP/IRB policies. Has knowledge of or light exposure to tracking the progress of clinical research protocols through each step of the regulatory/administrative process.

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (NOVICE)

• Has training in using available digital tools and products and understands the use of digital services in the research community. Has demonstrated basic knowledge of content creation and awareness of the importance of design usability and accessibility to determine user experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (required)
• <1 years relevant experience

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