Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations

The Multidisciplinary Acute Care Research Organization (MACRO) within the Department of Critical Care Medicine, is seeking an Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations. This managerial position is responsible for directing the implementation of multiple study sites, directing multiple projects across varying timelines, using established and newly developed procedures at new enrolling clinics and surgical sites, related training, troubleshooting, and developing recommendations. Workforce management duties include but are not limited to study site service management, workload assignment, performance and training management, data collection, recruiting, forecasting, and analysis.

Position requires the ability to regularly travel within and outside of Oakland to study sites. Incumbent will be required to perform on-call duties 7-10 days per month.

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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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Position requires the ability to make independent decisions regarding study operations. Must be able to work at a computer using multiple software programs and make frequent visits to various ICUs and other campus locations to facilitate enrollment in research studies.

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The incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods and walk for extended distances. No heavy lifting required.

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

Job Details
Job Description: Med-Critical Care Medicine, 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, 8:30am - 5:00pm; hours may vary based on business needs
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
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