Associate Program Director, CTSI
About The Position
This position provides strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of clinical research support programs within the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The role is responsible for coordinating and aligning activities with Office of Research and other relevant units on research operations, participant recruitment and retention, and decentralized clinical trial initiatives and other activities to support the effective conduct of clinical research. The incumbent collaborates with program faculty leadership, Office of Research units, and other vested parties to identify cross-functional challenges in research operations, develop and implement solutions, and ensure programs meet established goals and objectives. The position also supports continuous improvement through data analysis, process optimization, and development of innovative operational strategies and training models, including content and strategy support for the transition to AI-enabled research navigation, and a coordinated approach to training and workforce development. The role includes supervision of program staff and requires strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to support institutional clinical research priorities.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of clinical research support programs.
- Coordinate and align activities with the Office of Research and other relevant units on research operations, participant recruitment and retention, and decentralized clinical trial initiatives.
- Collaborate with program faculty leadership, Office of Research units, and other vested parties to identify cross-functional challenges in research operations.
- Develop and implement solutions to research operation challenges.
- Ensure programs meet established goals and objectives.
- Support continuous improvement through data analysis, process optimization, and development of innovative operational strategies and training models.
- Provide content and strategy support for the transition to AI-enabled research navigation.
- Develop a coordinated approach to training and workforce development.
- Supervise program staff.
Benefits
- Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
