Director of Clinical Research, Cardiovascular Service Line

Maine Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Clinical Research to lead innovative research initiatives within the Cardiovascular Service Line. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in biomedical research and a commitment to enhancing community health. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team, manage research grants, and engage in scholarly activities to promote cardiovascular health. With a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of clinical research while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of Portland, Maine.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

CME Expense Reimbursement

Malpractice Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options with Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life/Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical discipline required.
• Five or more years of experience in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all research activities in the Cardiovascular Service Line.
• Engage in scholarly activities to enhance cardiovascular research.

Skills

Biomedical Research Design

Statistical Analysis (SPSS, SAS, R)

Grant Management

Personnel Management

Scientific Communication

Education

Doctoral Degree (MD, PhD, DrPH)

Post-doctoral Training

Tools

SPSS

SAS

R

Stata

Excel

Job description

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is currently seeking a Director of Clinical Research to join their Cardiovascular Service Line (CVSL) in Portland, Maine. Working in collaboration with the CVSL Chief, Division Directors, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, the CVSL Director of Clinical Research will oversee all research activities conducted by faculty, trainees, and staff of the CVSL, aligning with the mission, vision, and values of the Service line and Maine Health Academic Affairs Strategic Plan.

This position offers:

• Team-based care model with a collaborative approach to care.
• Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DrPH) in relevant biomedical discipline.
• Completion of post-doctoral training or research fellowship.
• Five or more years of applicable experience within the field and discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal skills demonstrated by a strong record of scientific publications and presentations.
• Ability to design and conduct biomedical research studies; scientific acumen.
• Organizational, personnel management, business, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience in staff administration and management.
• Ability to manage grants and grant accounting effectively.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, compliance policies, and human subject protections related to research; familiarity with IRB submissions.
• Active engagement with research trends in Cardiovascular Medicine and related fields.
• Advanced statistical training with working knowledge of programs like SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, Excel, etc.
• Personal qualities of integrity, teamwork, mentorship, honesty, selflessness, modesty, empathy, openness, and fairness.

The Physician will engage in scholarly activities to enhance cardiovascular research, including participating in clinical discussions, presenting at conferences, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, writing reviews or book chapters, applying for research grants, mentoring faculty, serving on peer-review committees, and other scholarly endeavors aimed at knowledge dissemination. The primary goal is to increase participation and diversity in CVSL research.

Interested candidates may submit a CV and cover letter at Physician - Cardiology - Director of Clinical Research in Scarborough, ME, United States.

Portland, Maine: Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, it is a diverse and vibrant community.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” It includes nine local health systems, behavioral health, diagnostic services, home health, and 1,700 clinicians serving 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package with comprehensive benefits and resources to meet workforce needs.

To learn more, visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.