Senior Clinical Research Director (SCRD)

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)

United States, California, San Diego

Jul 14, 2025

Senior Clinical Research Director (SCRD)

Job Locations

US-CA-San Diego

2025-6235

Category

Scientific

Type

Full Time

Biweekly Hours

Location : Name

Naval Medical Center San Diego

Min

USD $228,347.00/Yr.

Max

USD $277,262.00/Yr.

Position Summary

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Research Director, supporting the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE). The TBICoE is a branch of the Research Support Division in the Research and Engineering Directorate (R&E) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a Federal Program within the Department of Defense (DoD). TBICoE, known previously as the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), has been congressionally mandated since 1992 and is currently a matrixed research, dissemination, and knowledge translation program, supporting warfighter brain health and readiness by advancing the traumatic brain injury state of the science and clinical standards.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

-Has ability to function independently with a high degree of professionalism and clinical judgment required.

-Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels to foster collaborative research activities required.

-Has excellent oral and written communication skills.

-Possess ability to facilitate, present and translate information to diverse end users of research findings in small and large groups, inclusive of providers, scientists, line leaders, and other relevant TBI stakeholders, as well as the flexibility to re-prioritize quickly based on shifting gaps, taskers, leadership composition, and local/HQ requirements required.

-Has a high level of competence in clinical investigations, research administration (e.g., budget management, project/grant management, personnel requirements, regulatory compliance, etc), and staff education on SOPs, policies, and best practices.

-Possess the ability to effectively author and lead teams on professional, peer reviewed journal articles, manuscripts, research grant applications, posters and research reports.

-Has ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

-Able to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Office, as well as relevant statistical software.

-Has knowledge and experience with MHS, combat/deployment issues, and psychological health issues in the military(highly desired).

-Possess knowledge and experience with brain injury. Adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.

Clearance: Active T1 or T3.

Education: Professional degree [MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or relevant terminal doctorate degree] in related health or medical field. Experience within clinically appropriate systems of care may be accepted in lieu of educational minimums.

Years of Experience: 5-10 years of training or experience in clinical and/or research activities in traumatic brain injury required. 5-10 years of experience in research as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and presentations required.

Certifications: Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.

Preferred Qualifications:

Years of experience: 2-5 years management experience. Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care.

Additional Information

Location: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.

Travel: Possible

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA.

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Company Overview

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note:

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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