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UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Project Director to support a Principal Investigator by hiring, training, and supervising staff; serving as the bridge between field operations and study leadership; directing advisory boards; developing study materials; and ensuring data integrity and IRB compliance. The role leads data analysis, publications, and multicenter coordination.

The incumbent will manage staff, coordinate with the data manager, and help interpret findings for dissemination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related areas.
• Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
• Broad knowledge of clinical, laboratory and behavioral research and research philosophy.
• Demonstrates project management skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing people with diverse backgrounds and skills; training others.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff; hire, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Serve as main liaison between field operations and study leadership.
• Direct Community and Scientific Advisory Boards and pilot test study tools.
• Coordinate data management and analysis with the data manager.
• Prepare and disseminate study products such as conference presentations and manuscripts.
• Author study protocols, forms, and IRB applications; maintain approvals.
• Organize regular investigator and project staff meetings; coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Oversee staffing, performance management, and programmatic workflow.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPH (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

IRB/Regulatory documentation tooling

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: This position supports the Principal Investigator (PI), as Project Director, independently carrying out a broad range of research responsibilities, including hiring, training, and supervising staff; being the main bridge between field operations and study leadership; directing the Community and Scientific “Advisory Boards; developing study materials such as questionnaires; working with the data manager to ensure data are accurate and stored properly; maintaining IRB approval for all study activities; contributing to the preparation and dissemination of study products such as conference presentations and manuscripts.

The incumbent supervises staff who work with departments, patients, and families to use clinical research techniques. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the processes by which to attain them. Coordinates study participant interview space. Directs the Community Advisory Board and Scientific Advisory Board, which provide study guidance. Leads pilot testing of study tools and resources that precede main study activities. Supervises daily operations, and performance requirements. Has oversight for staffing, performance management, and programmatic workflow of project.

Specifically, the position involves a program of clinical studies aimed at identifying risk factors unique to safety net patients and people living with HIV (PLWH), which will inform health care delivery. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will initiate, plan, manage and analyze resulting data from observational studies.

The individual will be responsible for hiring and managing support staff, which will entail supervising all support staff work activities. As such the individual will be responsible for training and evaluation of support staff. The individual will be the direct link between study staff and study investigators.

The individual will work with the study data manager to coordinate data management and analysis. In conjunction with the PI and other analytic staff, the incumbent will contribute to the interpretation and communication of study findings (e.g., conference presentations and publications).

In addition, the incumbent will organize and lead regular meetings with investigators, project staff. In conjunction with investigators and other teams, the individual will author the study protocol, study forms, applications to the Institutional Review Board and other data-related documents related to the project.

Department Description

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 38 faculty members, 16 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 million dollars.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related areas
• Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience
• Broad knowledge of clinical, laboratory and behavioral research and research philosophy. Demonstrates ability to translate clinical research philosophy into best practices in a study setting
• Demonstrates project management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
• Demonstrates experience managing people with a wide range of educational backgrounds and skills. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Demonstrated experience in training others in the field of research
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution
• Strong communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills. Clear and concise communicator. Ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, and mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software; ability to incorporate AI cautiously but effectively. Effectively uses the campus's clinical information and documentation application programs
• Skills to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams. Ability to interface and collaborate with other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence/persuade. Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate programs with others in the division, department, and organization
• Proven ability to work with marginalized populations in a clinical research setting
• Experience initiating, managing, and directing complex epidemiologic studies
• Experience translating research findings for use in health and public health areas

Preferred Qualifications

• MPH or related master’s degree
• Commanding knowledge of community-based medical services
• Knowledge of grant writing; ability to support grant application submissions

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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