Assistant Director - Clinical Research Operations

Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) is the largest research institute in the US dedicated to women's health and reproductive biology.  Prior experience working in a research environment is preferred.

Manages the administrative aspects of the department, including budget and financials, and oversees all clinical research activities and trials. Assists with operational and strategic planning. Crafts clinical research grant proposals and subsequently oversees administrative and financial functions of sponsored projects.

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Manages administrative activities of department to include new hire paperwork, which may include Visa processing; scheduling meetings and travel; faculty recruitment; forums and seminars; all research grant proposals; and preparing and responding to reporting requests.
    
Prepares and allocates annual budget, financial statements, cost studies, analysis of salary projections, financial management, and determination of expenses.
    
Oversees the conduct of all clinical research activity and industry research trials and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations.
    
Produces internal policies in conjunction with agency expenditure guidelines while adhering to University protocols and procedures. Assists in operational and strategic planning.
    
Supports the Program Administrator with providing input on clinical trials such as protocol development, site initiations and monitoring, regulatory adherence, project management, data analysis, and manuscript preparations.
    
Prepares and crafts grant proposals. Uses the University systems for grant management, sets up awarded projects, and manages oversight of financial and administrative aspects of sponsored projects.
    
Supervises staff and students as related or directed.

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Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details
Job Description: Med-OB-Gyn & Reproductive Science, Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Director - Clinical Research Operations
Job Family: Research
Job Sub-Family: Clinical Research
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable