Assistant Director - Research Operations

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

Hybrid

USD 58,979 - 78,638

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks an Assistant Director - Research Operations to lead the local quality assurance program for the NRG Oncology SDMC. The role directs audit operations, develops SOPs, and supports the Center Director as a member of the SDMC leadership team.

You will supervise QA staff, coordinate cross-site audits, prepare timely reports, contribute to grant proposals, and oversee budgeting and compliance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

Directs the daily work of QA Specialists and QA Program Manager.
Oversees operations of the Pittsburgh SDMC QA Team and supports cross-office audit activities.
Participates in monthly and semi-annual QA team meetings.
Prepares and submits audit reviews and reports in support of the audit program goals.
Participates in external audits as required.
Leads the Research Operations Department and oversees budgets, grants, and financial duties.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assistant Director - Research Operations

UPCI/NSABP - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004592)

Job Summary

TheNRGOncology Statistics and Data Management Center (NRGSDMC) is a large, national, federally funded multi-center organization that conducts clinical trials research with offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,Buffaloand Chicago. TheNRGSDMCoffice at the University of Pittsburghis responsible forcollection, processing, and management of numerous cancer clinical trials. There are over 1800 clinical sites in our research network which provide over 6,000 participants annually for theNRGOncology clinical trials.

The Assistant Director Research Operations directs the local quality assurance program of theSDMC, including the day-to-day audit operations.The Assistant Director supports audit program development and implementation, staff supervision and ensures compliance with Federal regulations, and the development and maintenance of written standard operating procedures. The Assistant Director supports the Center Director and is a member of the localNRGSDMC leadership team.

Job Duties

Directs the daily work of the Quality Assurance Specialists and Quality Assurance Program Manager.

Oversees operations of the Pittsburgh SDMC Quality Assurance Team; collaborating and supporting the audit activities of the broader quality assurance program.

Participates in monthly and semi-annual cross-office quality assurance team meetings.

Ensures all required audit reviews and reports are prepared and submitted timely and accurately in support of the overall goals of the audit program.

Participates in external audits as required.

Supports education and training of member institutions at semi-annual meetings as required.

Leads team and manages the administrative responsibilities of the Research Operations Department. Oversees logistical efforts and writes research grant proposals. Creates and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Formulates and monitors budgets, disperses expenses, and performs associated financial duties.

Essential Functions

Position requires coding, entering, verifying, and maintaining data as it relates to the external site visit audit program of the NRG Oncology. Incumbent will work with external sites to ensure adherence to data collection procedures. This requires maintaining files and communicating effectively.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. duties are primarily sedentary

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Assistant Director - Research Operations

Job Family

Research

Job Sub Family

Research Operations

Campus

Pittsburgh