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Morehouse School of Medicine

Director of Clinical Research Programs Operations

Morehouse School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Director of Clinical Research Programs Operations

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.We exist to:Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;Address primary health care through programs in education, research, and service;With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation, and the world.At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!Posting Number:

NONAC3370Job Title:

Director of Clinical Research Programs OperationsPosition Type:

Non-FacultyNumber of vacancies:

1Salary:

Commensurate with experiencePosition Summary:The Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at the Morehouse School of Medicine aims to be the leading transformational force for health equity in Digital Epidemiology and research. The CVRI is seeking a Director of Clinical Research Programs Operations who is passionate about clinical research and project management. The DCRPO will report to the Associate Director, Clinical Research, of the CVRI and work with a robust clinical research team, hand in hand with Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Managers, Program Managers, and Associates in support of cardiovascular disease research trials participants.Key Functions:Financial Management (operations, contract procurement, budget setup, purchasing, performance against budget, grant/contract compliance)Grant Management (coordination with MSM Grants and Contracts and OSRA, as well as small grant recipients from MSIs and the technical Cores within the Clinician’s Fellowship Program)Report preparation and dissemination (monitoring of activities and units, strong recordkeeping, some budget and financial reconciliation)Duties:Leads the AIM - AHEAD Clinician’s Fellowship Program.Conceives and implements strategies to achieve AIM - AHEAD Clinician’s Fellowship Program milestones and deliverables.Establishes priorities for Fellowship Program management and budget activities.Develop proposals and identify strategies and approaches to maximize the impact of AIM - AHEAD, especially implementing processes that will streamline transdisciplinary collaboration.Designs and oversees the implementation of AIM - AHEAD marketing, communication, and outreach activities within the Clinician’s Fellowship Program.Prepares and submits AIM - AHEAD Clinician’s Fellowship Program monthly reports to Administrative Leadership Core and NIH, inclusive of budget, strategic direction, schedule, and performance measures.Supervises AIM - AHEAD technical and administrative support staff, as well as sub-contractors.Hire, orient, train, and conduct performance reviews for staff handling research administration activities associated with the conducting of clinical trials.Supervise the implementation of and adherence to study protocols.Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.Coordinate new protocol submissions, renewals, and revisions to Institutional Review Board for multiple studies.Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes.Engage in high-level outreach and networking opportunities, representing the research program to a variety of internal and external audiences.Minimum Qualifications:Work requires organizational, analytical, and communication skills normally acquired through the completion of a master’s degree in project management, business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field.Minimum of 5-8 years of administrative experience with operations, finance, and personnel management, preferably in an academic or healthcare administration setting.Proven ability to adeptly manage multiple priorities and tasks.Intermediate to advanced computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively both internally and externally with a wide range of people.Minimum of five years of experience managing budgets in excess of $500,000.Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements: It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment.Required Documents:Cover LetterCurriculum Vitae or ResumeOptional Documents:Writing SampleProfessional LicenseOther Document

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