Assistant VP Clinical Research Services - Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Asst. VP serves as the senior administrative leader responsible for the strategic, operational, financial, and administrative oversight of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Clinical Research Services enterprise. This role provides leadership for clinical trial operations, population sciences research operations, clinical research support services, and associated administrative functions across the main campus and satellite locations. The position collaborates closely with Cancer Center leadership, faculty, research administration, finance, and clinical operations leaders to advance the Center's research mission, enhance operational effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, and support growth of the clinical research portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required
Strategic Leadership: Commitment to the University's core values, mission and vision. Understands the strategic vision and major initiatives to lead and influence across departments to achieve goals and drive strategic initiatives.
Operational Transformation: Ability to drive operational efficiency.
Change Leadership: Ability to lead organizational change initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability.
Financial Stewardship: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging and communicating with key stakeholders, building strategic partnerships, and enhancing the university's reputation.
Innovation: Drives innovation by encouraging/implementing innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement.
Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Nice To Haves

Dotted line reporting to AD, Clinical Research.
Dotted line reporting to AD of Population Sciences.
Oversee three (3) Executive Directors for CTCU, Operations and Satellites.
Support the AD, Clinical Research in the writing and preparing of the CPDM and PRMS sections of the Cancer Center Support Grant, and other reports, grant submissions, and presentations pertinent to clinical research operations and the strategic plan.
Provides dotted line support of research nursing for administrative guidance and strategic planning.
In alignment with faculty leaders, ensure optimal protocol development support to ensure optimal proportion of investigator-initiated studies.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes strategic plans, operational priorities, and organizational initiatives for Clinical Research Services in alignment with Cancer Center goals, regulatory requirements, and institutional priorities.
Provides executive leadership and oversight of clinical research operations, including clinical trial conduct, research support services, study activation processes, research committees, quality programs, and related administrative functions across multiple locations.
Directs leaders and staff responsible for clinical research operations, fostering a high-performing culture focused on operational excellence, service quality, staff engagement, professional development, and organizational effectiveness.
Establishes operational standards, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service delivery, study activation timelines, research productivity, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Oversees the development, implementation, and administration of departmental budgets, financial plans, resource allocation strategies, and business operations to ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Collaborates with Cancer Center leadership, faculty, research administration, and clinical partners to identify strategic priorities, operational needs, and opportunities to strengthen clinical research infrastructure and capabilities.
Provides executive oversight of clinical research regulatory, quality, compliance, and training programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, sponsor requirements, and University policies.
Partners with institutional stakeholders to optimize research support processes, technology solutions, operational workflows, and service models that enhance clinical research performance and patient experience.
Leads initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of investigator-initiated research, protocol development resources, population sciences research operations, and related strategic research programs.
Directs the preparation and coordination of operational reports, presentations, grant-related materials, and strategic planning documents for executive leadership, external agencies, and institutional stakeholders.
Represents Clinical Research Services on institutional committees, leadership councils, professional organizations, and external forums, serving as a strategic advisor and advocate for clinical research initiatives.
Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, investigators, research administrators, finance, human resources, compliance, and clinical leaders to advance organizational objectives and ensure effective service delivery.
Evaluates emerging trends, best practices, technologies, and operational models to identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and continuous advancement of clinical research services.
Provides leadership for workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives that support long-term operational success and strategic growth.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policies and procedures.
Serves as the administrative leader for the entire Sylvester Clinical Trials Office.
Serves as an advisor and consultant to senior leadership, develops strategic plans, and monitors the status of all current administrative and operational aspects of SCCC Clinical Trials Office.
Ensures compliance with all applicable external laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures.
Oversees all SCCC Clinical Research Services Administrative, Clinical Trials units and staff reporting to them at main campus and satellites.
Oversees the staff leader for the population sciences studies in the Office of Population Sciences and be integral in the growth of investigator-initiated studies.
Plays a critical role in the administration of the CPDM and PRMS sections of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).
Provides operational and administrative oversight of all SCCC Clinical Research Services in alignment with Cancer Center leadership, the strategic plan and the needs of the Catchment Area.
Works closely with the AVP of Research Administration and SCCC Finance leader to oversee all Clinical Research Service funding.
Supports Clinical Research Service leaders with continuous evaluation and improvement efforts, such as user surveys, progress reports, annual reviews.
Plays a key role in setting scientific priorities, strategic direction and policy for Clinical Research.
Enhances communication and collaboration between Clinical Research leaders.
Assess needs of current resources, technology and provides recommendations and/or resources in order to increase operational support.
Evaluates and advise existing and developing Clinical Resources leaders on strategy, service, funding, and fee structure.
Works closely with CC Administration on budget, financial and operations, space and other administrative matters related to Clinical Research.
Chair a regular meeting with all Clinical Research staff to provide vision for the team, encourage staff retention and engagement, discuss operational issues and solicit recommendations.
Represents SCCC Clinical Research in SCCC meetings as well as in external meetings and/or conferences.
Collaborates with SCCC leadership to ensure that SCCC Clinical Research are supporting and advancing cancer research for all CC members.
Collaborates closely with Oncology Service Line and standard of care teams to ensure smooth operations and mitigate roadblocks for research patient experience.
Interacts with appropriate University committees and academic leaders to advocate for optimal, cost-effective access to CR services that advance the clinical research goals and mission of the CC, leveraging the resources and expertise of the entire University.
Promotes and reinforce the importance of acknowledging clinical research in publications and funding applications.
Provides an overview of Clinical research productivity and current state to AVP Research Administration, SCCC Director and Sr. Leadership.
Leads SCCC Senior Leadership in assessment of ongoing relevance of existing CRs to members, identifying any gaps.
Elevate and grow the Population Sciences infrastructure, supporting a robust portfolio, with direction from the AD, Population Sciences and in alignment with the strategic plan of the Center.
Support the AD, Clinical Research in the writing and preparing of the CPDM and PRMS sections of the Cancer Center Support Grant, and other reports, grant submissions, and presentations pertinent to clinical research operations and the strategic plan.
Oversees all clinical research committee support (e.g., SDGs/CRTs, Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, Data Safety Monitoring Committee).
Oversees quality and training team to ensure staff are properly equipped, meeting national standards for clinical trials.
Provides dotted line support of research nursing for administrative guidance and strategic planning.
Oversees clinical research lab operations to ensure optimal processes, billing and compliance.
Responsible for the optimal time to trial activation metrics and improving the pre-PRMC timeline, study start up support and feasibility review.
In alignment with faculty leaders, ensure optimal protocol development support to ensure optimal proportion of investigator-initiated studies.
Lead relationship with the University of Miami’s Office of Research Administration, IRB, the offices of monitoring and auditing, and Clinical Research Management and Support Office.
Work in alignment with Sylvester’s finance team to monitor financial management of clinical trials and lead discussions on ensuring best processes.
Work in alignment with Human Resources to ensure staff engagement, retention, team-leadership and proper staffing through development of business plans in alignment with Center strategic plan.