Director, Clinical Research Operations

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director, Clinical Research Operations
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Overview	Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director, Clinical Research Operations within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The primary purpose of the Director of Clinical Research Operations is to provide day-to-day business administrative leadership and clinical management of assigned areas through skillful directing, coaching, support and delegation to research staff in the provision of clinically safe, fiscally sound, compassionate care and services. Facilitates change. Oversees all aspects of clinical research operations at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Assures that all clinical research conducted within the Cancer Institute is according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines as well as applicable Institutional, State and Federal regulations and guidelines. Areas of responsibility include: Research Nursing Services, Clinical Research Coordinator Services, Data Management Services, and Clinical Trial Lab Services Among the key duties for this position are the following: Works collaboratively with the Associate Director of Clinical Research and Institutional Training to implement professional development and orientation initiatives for clinical research staff. a. Participates as expert educator (similar to faculty) for nursing and patient education programs. b. Establishes education priorities as they relate to research training. Attends Training Programs, Modules, workshop, and seminars sponsored by the Office of Human Research Service; disease specific DSG meetings; and meetings with the Principal Investigator, when directed by supervisor, to keep up-to-date on project objectives. Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers regulations, law and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. Maintains working knowledge of DHHS, FDA, OHRP, NIH, GCP, HIPPA, IRB and other applicable guidelines. Reviews all applicable guidelines and incorporates information into daily workplace.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	37S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	132416.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	176849.500
Annual Maximum Salary	221283.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Non-Union
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	A minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible experience in scientific academic health care, preferably in oncology. At least three (3) years of supervisory experience required Demonstrated experience leading clinical research operations in a complex organization, including interfacing effectively with multiple faculty and staff with a strong customer service focus. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and apply broad concepts in practice. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the institution.  Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to present, facilitate, negotiate, and interact with individuals at all levels within the organization. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environment is essential.
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience implementing large organizational initiatives preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS; Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3441
Posting Open Date	12/28/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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