Chief Research & Development Physician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Telework available (Ad-Hoc)

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) seeks an Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development (ACOS R&D) to oversee human subject, animal, health services, and laboratory research programs. The Director delegates authority to administer the Research and Development Program to the ACOS R&D.

Responsibilities include fostering VA-aligned research programs, advising senior leaders on compliance and protections, managing budgets, contracts, and NPC oversight, and ensuring data

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an LCME-accredited medical school or COCA-accredited DO school.
• Unrestricted medical license in any US state or territory.
• ECFMG eligibility for international medical graduates.

Responsibilities

• Foster research programs aligned with the VA mission.
• Participate in management of hospital health care programs to integrate R&D with patient care.
• Ensure research accreditations are maintained.
• Advise Director, VISN Director, and Chief Research and Development Officer on human subjects protections, animal welfare, research safety, and misconduct.
• Develops and implements long/short-range policies and plans; manages resources, budgeting, payroll, and contracts.
• Oversee CVHCS NPC as VA Director within VA capacity.
• Establish data governance to ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Unrestricted medical license (US).

ECFMG eligibility (for international graduates)

Job description

The Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) seeks an Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development (ACOS R&D) to oversee human subject, animal, health services, and laboratory research programs. The Director delegates authority to administer the Research and Development Program to the ACOS R&D.

Responsibilities include fostering VA-aligned research programs, advising senior leaders on compliance and protections, managing budgets, contracts, and NPC oversight, and ensuring data