Director of Clinical Research

Care2Prevent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago, Department of Medicine, seeks a Director of Clinical Research to lead overarching clinical research operations across general research sections. You will report to the Executive Administrator and collaborate with regulatory, finance, and human subjects teams to advance the department's research mission.

You will manage a team of Clinical Research Managers, ensure protocol compliance, monitor budgets, guide staffing, and develop strategic initiatives that improve efficiency

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in leadership and supervision.
• Certification in clinical research (SoCRA, ACRP) or Graham School.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for clinical research across the department.
• Manage a team of Clinical Research Managers for portfolio growth.
• Guide staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Develop strategic initiatives to improve research efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

GCP knowledge

Grant/Contract administration

Monitoring & auditing

Job description

## Director of Clinical ResearchApply: Onsite: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR35499**Department**BSD MED - Administration**About the Department**The Department of Medicine (DOM), housed within the BSD, is the largest department at the University of Chicago, measured by faculty count, wRVU generation, research funding and size of its training programs. It is comprised of over 340 full-time faculty and supported by 830+ staff members. The Department of Medicine is organized into 15 subspecialty sections, each directed by nationally recognized experts in their field. The faculty and staff members working in the Department collaborate across the organization to achieve our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV): MISSION: As part of the University of Chicago, we pursue globally impactful solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges. Through our rigorous research, innovative education, and comprehensive care and healing, we collaborate on life-changing advancements that create meaningful results for our community and the world, including a greater, more equitable future for all. VISION: Together, we elevate the human experience with knowledge and health care. VALUES: Commit to Excellence: We contribute our exceptional talents to all we do and empower the same spirit of excellence in others. Embrace Curiosity: We stay open to new ideas, champion diverse perspectives, and drive a culture of thoughtful risk-taking to deliver transformative innovation. Embody Equity: We identify systemic issues and then foster change to drive a more equitable environment inclusive of diverse people, ideas, and fields of science. Grow Together: We meaningfully collaborate with one another to create something bigger than we could ever achieve alone. Make a Difference: We lead with heart and compassion in all our interactions. We create positive change in our areas of influence, whether expanding scientific inquiry, developing the next generation of leaders, or healing our community. Take Ownership: We accomplish what we say we will and hold ourselves and one another accountable for our actions. The MVV serves as our True North, charting our strategic plan for the next ten years and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the University of Chicago and the BSD. Our team is helping shape the future for our learners, staff, faculty, patients, and community. The DOM was the first department created when the medical school began over 110 years ago. It has evolved into the largest department not only in the medical school with over 340 full time faculty and research faculty but is the largest department in the University. The main missions of the DOM, scholarship, discovery, education and outstanding patient care, occur in a setting of multicultural and ethnic diversity. These missions are supported by exceptional faculty and trainees in the DOM. We believe you will quickly agree that the DOM’s faculty, fellows and trainees very much represent the forefront of academic medicine – extraordinary people doing things to support the missions of our department. The result is a Department which reaches far beyond the walls of our medical school to improve humanity and health throughout our community and the world providing high quality patient care and training of the next generation of leaders in medicine. The DOM has a long and proud history of research and discovery in the basic, clinical and translational sciences. Currently, the DOM is among an elite group of medical centers who are leading in the discovery and delivery of personalized medicine. Our impressive pool of talented researchers are renowned for bridging the bench to the bedside, and clinical research evaluations of new drugs and devices. The educational mission of the DOM is to train exceptional healers and the future leaders in academic medicine. The Department is home to four top residency programs (Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology and Medicine-Pediatrics) and 33 fellowship programs. Diversity of housestaff and faculty is a key priority in our enterprise, both to cultivate leadership from underrepresented minorities and women and to reflect the ethnic and racial makeup of the patients we serve. Our trainees and faculty are recruited from top medical schools in the country. The DOM also takes great pride in providing unparalleled, comprehensive and innovative patient care. The Department’s clinical excellence is continually recognized by the highly regarded US News and World Report. Each of the Department’s subspecialty practices are recognized as programs of national, regional, and local distinction for our novel diagnostic and therapeutic patient care offerings.**Job Summary**The Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine is responsible for leading the operations and conduct of clinical research across all general research sections within the department. This position will have primary accountability to the Executive Administrator within the Department of Medicine and secondary accountability to the Office of Clinical Research. The Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Medicine will partner with leaders within and outside of the department who are responsible for research compliance, regulatory affairs, research finance, human subjects protection, and clinical care to advance the research mission of UChicago Medicine.**Responsibilities*** Utilizes their deep subject matter expertise in clinical research regulations, research operations, people management, and project management to guide research teams and identify opportunities for department-wide clinical research excellence.* Manage a team of Clinical Research Managers to lead the department’s human subject research portfolio and ensure high quality, standardized, and efficient clinical research operations.* Participate in strategic decision making within the department as it relates to clinical research, guide staffing and resource allocation decisions, ensure timely and high quality clinical research services to faculty Investigators, evaluate staffing performance and quality, and advocate for clinical research staff to ensure an engaged and high functioning clinical research workforce.* Monitors project management and ensures that clinical trials are conducted in compliance with federal and institutional regulations. Manages, monitors and reports project budgets and annual projections.* Develops departmental plans, including strategic initiatives for the department, in collaboration with departmental and divisional leadership.* Advises faculty and research staff on all facets of clinical trial research management, including research conduct and compliance.* Performs other related work as needed.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:**Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.**Work Experience:**Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications** **Education:** * Advanced degree.**Experience:** * Supervisory skills.* Background in a leadership role. **Licenses and Certifications:** * Research certification, such as Graham School Clinical Trials Management and Regulatory Compliance, SoCRA, ACRP. **Technical Skills or Knowledge:** * Proficient in monitoring and auditing clinical research trials for compliance/billing accuracy, such as site monitoring, quality assurance, and creating monitoring plans.* Working knowledge of managing research projects.* Develop research program and work strategically with principal investigator(s).* Lead robust operational and financial analysis of study(ies) and/or program performance.* Read and understand clinical trials protocols.* Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.* Knowledge of grant and contract administration.* Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology.* Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP). **Preferred Competencies** * Develop a program and a team.* Excellent time management skills and work independently.* Strong analytical skills.* Identify funding sources. **Application Documents** * Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (required)The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**Job Family**Research**Role Impact**People Manager**Scheduled** **Weekly Hours**37.5**Drug Test Required**No**Health Screen Required**No**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary **FLSA Status**Exempt **Pay Range**$120,000.00 - $160,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.**Benefits Eligible**YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.