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 leading a large research program in required.

Provides oversight and supervision of all administrative, staffing, and clinical functions for highly regulated programs, projects, and initiatives within a research program. Facilitates strategic planning, budgetary systems and cost models, and space management. Acts as signatory authority and oversees all reporting functions. Develops a biosafety manual.

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Provides oversight and supervision of all administrative and clinical functions for highly regulated program/s, projects, and initiatives.  
    
Implements and regulates strategic planning concepts, forecasting, budget systems, financial accounting, development of cost models, personnel/payroll operations, facilities and space management, and research administration for the center.   
    
Reviews and authorizes revenues and expenditures; reviews and exercises signatory authority for all administrative documents, including personnel, grant applications and contracts, early account number authorization, contract modifications, and any other aspects of fiscal operations for the center. 
    
Supervises staff, including hiring, distributing and reviewing work, performance reviews, and documenting disciplinary actions and other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities. Ensures that all facility personnel and users are proficient in, and adhere to, standard practices and techniques, including proper protocol implementation. 
    
Coordinates and oversees all reporting functions, including the annual report and business plan, required reports, and progress reports for sponsored research.   
    
Oversees the development and enforcement of standard operating practices and development of biosafety manual. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations.  

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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.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: 7
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: To be determined based on 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