Senior Director of Research

Responsible for the oversight of management, operations and strategic planning of Department of Medicine's Clinical Research Unit. Builds and maintains effective and collaborative relationships with management, support staff, faculty and physicians of Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech (VT) and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM). Focuses on partnering with leadership at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) and to support the development of translational research between Carilion Clinic and VTCRI. Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Medicine.

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Leadership. Responsible for the leadership and development of a comprehensive research program to support Carilion's Department of Medicine's (DoM) mission and strategic initiatives. Responsible for fostering a collaborative research environment, both within Carilion Clinic and with Carilion's partner institutions. The Senior Director provides information and analytic support to DoM's administrative decision makers in order to facilitate strategic planning, policy-making, resource allocations, budget planning and other processes requiring sound strategic analysis.
• Building Relationships. Works closely with all research teams and principal investigators within the DoM and at all levels of Carilion Clinic, the IRB, VT, VTCSOM and VTCRI to identify synergies and effective use of combined resources. Ensures that duplication of work and resources is minimized. Represents Carilion's DoM research administration in business interactions. Focuses on ensuring that collaborative relationships are built and maintained with partner institutions; emphasizes relationships with VTCRI in order to help the growth of translational research between the two organizations.
• Oversight of Clinical Trials. Uses knowledge of developing policies, procedures and guidelines for research, clinical trials and lab usage to instruct others in appropriate creation and administration. Relies on prior experience with all aspects of clinical trial completion (e.g. budgeting, contract negotiation, administration, etc) to ensure staff is appropriately trained to oversee effective clinical trials through the Department of Medicine. Ensures the appropriate review of the scientific merit of trials. Ensures academic integrity and output of research related to publications and presentations.
• Formal and Informal Leadership. Manages all aspects of the DoM research and staff, including responsibility of performance management and professional development. Sets measurable goals that effectively lead to positive outcomes. Maintains an informal or matrix management relationship with clinical research staff outside central research administration; remains knowledgeable of current research, actions and issues throughout the organization. Works collaboratively with all individuals in the research realm to ensure cooperative, efficient and effective interactions and outcomes. Manages both administrative and research budgets.
• Serves as Chair of the DoM Clinical Research Unit's Faculty Advisory Board

Education: Master's degree required(if applicant is not a physician or Ph.D.).

Experience: At least eight years prior experience in research or research administration preferred; at least three years of research administrative leadership role required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Experience working with intellectual property and repository desired but not required. A thorough understanding of federal, state and local regulations that govern human research, cost principles and other administrative procedures regarding research. Proven ability to clearly communicate in both written and oral fashion. Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet functions. Effective business-writing skills; ability to resolve problems in a positive manner. Models high integrity, innovation, customer-focused philosophy and desire for continuous learning. Position may be granted a faculty appointment with VTCSOM, if individual credentials meet appropriate requirements if applicant holds a PhD or physicians licensure.

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