Director, Clinical Trials Unit - Strategy & Operations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Director for its Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). The Director provides executive oversight, management, and strategic direction for all administrative and operational aspects of the CTU, including compliance, financial, and personnel matters affecting clinical research activities across the School of Medicine.

The Director independently develops long-range plans with metrics, translates plans into programs, and evaluates effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, science, or business.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research, preferably in academic medical center or large hospital system.
• Supervisory experience of clinical research staff and administrative teams.
• Preferred: certifications (ACRP/SOCRA) and strong financial oversight.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical research teams and change management.

Responsibilities

• Direct all administrative, budgetary, and fiscal operations of the CTU.
• Monitor clinical research activities and drive process improvements for quality and efficiency.
• Translate strategic plans into operational programs and policies.
• Serve as liaison between CTU, investigators, sponsors, CROs, IRB, and University leadership.
• Provide leadership and supervision to CTU staff and set performance standards.
• Develop clinical research policies and SOPs for activities within the School of Medicine.
• Oversee mentoring, training, and continuing education for research personnel.
• Oversee billing processes and ensure CMS compliance in clinical research.
• Recruit, lead, and manage regulatory coordinators, CRCs, budget/billing coordinators, and project managers.
• Oversee operation of the Clinical Research Units and support UVA infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in health, science, or business

Master's degree may substitute

Tools

OnCore

Huron

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Director for its Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). The Director provides executive oversight, management, and strategic direction for all administrative and operational aspects of the CTU, including compliance, financial, and personnel matters affecting clinical research activities across the School of Medicine.

The Director independently develops long-range plans with metrics, translates plans into programs, and evaluates effectiveness.