Director Clinical Research - New York, United States - The Goodkind Group

Description

Healthcare Facility located in (Queens, NY) is seeking a skilled Clinical Research Administrator to fill the Assistant Director of Research position | This position requires some local travel to other medical facilities within Queens, NY.

Education and Work Experience:

Master's degree or equivalent Required

PhD, MD, or equivalent preferred

At least 5 years' experience working in clinical research.

Managerial experience required within hospital settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in securing funded clinical research contracts that are feasible and aligned with health system goals.
• Ensure that applicable regulatory requirements are being met during execution of research trials.
• Assist in working with Finance and Legal to contract and budget research trials.
• Oversee CRAs, research pharmacist, research nurse, and other staff within the department.
• Work with investigators in clinical departments to execute contracts effectively.
• Work with research coordinators in clinical departments involved in trials to achieve study goals.
• Work with the research compliance personnel and the IRB for regulatory requirements.
• Identify interpersonal and individual challenges hindering achievement of departmental goals.
• Discuss departmental issues with the director to determine corrective action measures or areas for improvement.
• Work with IT support and EPIC staff to integrate clinical trial workflows into the electronic medical record. Manage charges related to clinical research in the electronic medical record.
• Prepare written SOPs and develop quality assurance plans.
• Prepare for regulatory audits.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director or the Department or Research Operating Officer

Additional Responsibilities:

• Regular undergo continuing education activities to enhance job performance.
• Attend relevant conferences and meetings that are instrumental in achieving any health network goals.
• Local and national travel may be requested.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong written and oral communication skills with background in medicine or biomedical science
• Experience managing clinical trial finances.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Ability to learn new software as part of the position, including data entry systems (Rave, Inform, etc.)
• Expertise in GCP and clinical trial oversight. SOCRA certified or eligible preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records. Reports to the Director of the Department of Clinical Research