Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations within the Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO) in the Department of Critical Care Medicine. The role oversees multiple study sites and projects, handles budgets and administrative tasks, and requires travel to study sites with on-call duties as part of the position.

The position emphasizes operational planning, strategic development of trials, training, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research operations or related field

Responsibilities

• Directs implementation of multiple study sites and projects with varying timelines.
• Oversees training, troubleshooting, and development of recommendations for site operations.
• Manages budgets, financials, and administrative aspects of the department, including grant proposals and sponsorships.

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations (26005442)

Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations

Med-Critical Care Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005442 )

The Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO) within the Department of Critical Care Medicine, is seeking an Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations. This managerial position is responsible for directing the implementation of multiple study sites, directing multiple projects across varying timelines, using established and newly developed procedures at new enrolling clinics and surgical sites, related training, troubleshooting, and developing recommendations. Workforce management duties include but are not limited to study site service management, workload assignment, performance and training management, data collection, recruiting, forecasting, and analysis.

Position requires the ability to regularly travel within and outside of Oakland to study sites. Incumbent will be required to perform on-call duties 7-10 days per month.

Job Summary

Manages the administrative aspects of the department, including budget and financials, and oversees all clinical research activities and trials. Assists with operational and strategic planning. Crafts clinical research grant proposals and subsequently oversees administrative and financial functions of sponsored projects.

Essential Functions

Position requires the ability to make independent decisions regarding study operations. Must be able to work at a computer using multiple software programs and make frequent visits to various ICUs and other campus locations to facilitate enrollment in research studies.

Physical Effort

The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods and walk for extended distances. No heavy lifting required.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Assistant Director - Clinical Research Operations

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; hours may vary based on business needs

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.