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Clinical Research Director

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Orlando

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in Business or Healthcare Administration, five years of experience in a research program at a hospital or academic facility, and strong research operations skills in translational research.
  • You will lead strategic development, manage compliance and budgets, recruit key staff, foster partnerships, and implement metrics for clinical and translational research success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or relevant discipline
  • Must have five years of experience leading a research program within a Hospital or Academic facility
  • Research Operations acumen in translational research setting

Responsibilities

  • Develops research departments to achieve recognition as leaders in translational and clinical research.
  • Develops and implements the vision, strategic plan, and business proforma for clinical and translational research to meet the long-term needs of the institution.
  • Responsible for developing the hard assets, technologies, and facilities to enable Clinical and Translational research to scale in growth across the larger enterprise.
  • Works with Governance and Scientific Review Committees to define and develop strategies for identifying, educating, implementing, managing, and tracking intellectual property arising from the Institute's work.
  • Develops philanthropic strategies and campaigns for clinical and translational research teams in collaboration with colleagues.
  • Works with the Executive Director and executive leadership to develop and refine communication strategies and tactics with Physician Scientists to facilitate the strategic and scalable growth of translational research teams and initiatives.
  • Develops and manages partnering strategies for research departments aligned with business development teams and external collaborators.
  • Responsible for recruiting and hiring physician and non-physician faculty and key staff members to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Manages regulatory compliance, particularly risk elements tied to compliance requirements including research finance in federal and industry-funded settings, scientific misconduct, and participant experience.
  • Defines, develops, and implements a plan to address and manage local, state, and federal regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical trials and translational research.
  • Responsible for developing annual budgets for the Translational Research Institutes, including establishing and disseminating best practices in research revenue projection, contract negotiation, and expense management.
  • Works collaboratively with research finance and Office of Sponsored Program teams to develop teams and establish processes that track, manage, and matriculate monthly expenses to match the annual budget.
  • Leads cost recovery strategies to effectively manage research portfolios and identify increasingly diversified revenue streams from academic, non-profit, pharmaceutical, and philanthropic sectors to fund innovation.
  • Develops, manages, and implements standardized metrics for translational and clinical research teams.

FAQs

What type of educational background is required for the Clinical Research Director position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a relevant discipline is required.

How much experience is needed for this role?

The candidate must have at least five years of experience leading a research program within a Hospital or Academic facility.

Is this position on-site or remote?

This is a fully on-site position in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

What are the key responsibilities of the Clinical Research Director?

The key responsibilities include developing research departments, implementing strategic plans, managing regulatory compliance, recruiting faculty, and leading cost recovery strategies.

Will I be involved in recruiting staff for the research programs?

Yes, the Clinical Research Director is responsible for recruiting and hiring both physician and non-physician faculty and key staff members.

Does the role involve managing budgets?

Yes, the Clinical Research Director is responsible for developing annual budgets for the Translational Research Institutes, including research revenue projection and expense management.

What types of partnerships will I manage in this role?

The Clinical Research Director will develop and manage partnering strategies for research departments aligned with business development teams and external collaborators.

Are there opportunities for professional growth within the company?

Yes, Actalent emphasizes growth opportunities for its people as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How does Actalent approach diversity and inclusion?

Actalent embeds diversity and inclusion into its culture through hiring diverse talent, maintaining an inclusive environment, and ensuring growth opportunities for employees.

What should I do if I require a reasonable accommodation during the application process?

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for assistance.

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