CRU Director (Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives)
About The Position
The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is recruiting a Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Director. This position will provide strategic, administrative, and fiscal planning and oversight for Clinical Research Unit (CRU) within IHV. UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland. UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Ten (10) years of experience working in an administrative leadership role in a comparable field.
- Five (5) years of experience in a management/leadership role.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or doctorate degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Play a central role in strategic planning processes and assist in the development of assessment tools to track progress toward strategic planning goals.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Clinical Research Unit.
- Oversee and Manage CRU budget and fiscal stewardship.
- Manage all activities of staff and implementation of clinical trials.
- Represent the UMB/IHV/CRU within the university, with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations.
- Coordinate resources with the senior leadership and staff to ensure maximum support for the major projects.
- Develop and coordinate organizational effectiveness efforts, including goal deployment and performance measures.
- Manage the activities of external consultants, assisting with matters of institutional and leadership profile-building and external partnerships.
- Coordinate external reviews of academic units, which include recruitment of reviewers, synchronization of schedules, preparation of pre-review materials, and compilation of reviewer assessments.
- Compile information to prepare high-level reports and complete surveys/questionnaires.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development
- Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
- Generous PAID leave package
- Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
- 15 paid holidays
- 3 personal leave
- Unlimited accrual of sick time
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Professional learning and development programs
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
- Flexible work schedules
- Teleworking options (if applicable per job)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
