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General Dynamics Information Technology

Sr. Clinical Research Director (TBI)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811


Sr. Clinical Research Director (TBI)Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACLC (T3)

Job Family:

Scientists

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Clinical Research, Publishing, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Experience:

3+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT’s Military Health Team is hiring a Sr. Clinical Research Director to lead a research team for the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBI CoE) located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD.

As the traumatic brain injury (TBI) Pathway of Care manager within the Military Health System (MHS), TBICoE promotes state-of-the-science care from point-of-injury to reintegration for Service members, veterans, and their families to prevent and mitigate consequences of mild to severe TBI.

SUMMARY:

S/he provides leadership to ensure all operations support clinical research investigations and, where applicable, patient care support that are mapped to known TBI gaps and priorities and will comply with all Command, federal, state, regulatory, TBICoE and contractor requirements. Clinical functions will not take more than twenty percent of the work week and will be in support of the clinical research at the site.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Leads, supports and provides oversight of research related activities and contract staff at the local TBICoE site and across TBICoE’s clinical research network. May serve as a Principal/Associate Investigator.

Ensures clinical research projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the agreed quality standard.

Develops, implements and maintains partnership with patients, other health care providers, researchers and community resources as applicable.

Abides by all applicable regulations with regard to Utilization Review and Quality Improvement directives.

Attends and presents at conferences, meetings, trainings for professional development and presentation of research findings, as appropriate.

Oversees the design and execution of clinical research initiatives to include development of grant proposals and new TBI research studies.

In collaboration with TBICoE leadership and site director, develops metrics for a successful site clinical research program.

Supports TBI research through development and implementation of research studies in collaboration with research professionals.

Prepares requests for actions/proposals to include assisting with grant proposal applications.

Ensures effective communication and knowledge sharing with TBICoE research colleagues.

Contributes to the preparation of research manuscripts for publication in the area of TBI.

Serves as a liaison between TBICoE nationally, locally and the Command.

Provides assistance and expertise to TBICoE senior leadership in issues of TBI research.

Collaborates with Program Manager and monitors contract program activities.

Adhere to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.

Other duties consistent with the above responsibilities position requirements.

What You’ll Need (required):

MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or relevant terminal doctorate degree in related health or medical field.

5+ years of training or experience in clinical and/or research activities in traumatic brain injury required.

5+ years of experience in research as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and presentations required.

Ability to facilitate, present and translate information to diverse end users of research findings.

Must have a high level of competence in clinical investigations, administration and education.

Knowledge and experience with military health system, combat/deployment issues, and psychological health issues in the military are highly desired.

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Ability to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.

Ability to pass a T3/ NACLC security investigation.

What Would Be Even Better (highly preferred):

Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.

2+ years management experience preferred.

Attributes for Success:

Ability to function independently with a high degree of professionalism and clinical judgment required.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels to foster collaborative research activities required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Bethesda

The likely salary range for this position is $146,200 - $197,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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