Director - Clinical Research, Neurosciences, Education, Special Programs

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Director of Clinical Research oversees the strategic planning, administration, and operation of clinical research activities in the assigned center of excellence or clinical area. The role works with academic research leadership to establish priorities and strategic imperatives and address problem areas. It serves as a point of contact and provides leadership to clinical researchers on study development, feasibility, and conduct. The Director communicates organizational and departmental missions, goals, and objectives to stakeholders, and leads planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement across areas of responsibility. The position ensures quality and service through oversight of policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives; supports financial stability and growth through strategic business planning; manages and develops an engaged workforce; supports technology infrastructure and system improvement; and contributes to development through special projects. The Director must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. This description summarizes the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties; responsibilities may change. The role is based in a healthcare setting. Work is sedentary, generally involving sitting with occasional walking or standing and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 10 pounds. Routine work does not involve blood, body fluid, or tissue exposure, emergency care, or first aid. There may be occupational exposure risks from hazardous medications or waste depending on job duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in biosciences, life sciences, or a healthcare-related field.
Eight years of leadership and/or management experience in clinical research.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

MD, PharmD, and/or PhD in life sciences.
Master's degree in business administration (MBA).

Responsibilities

Oversee strategic planning, administration, and operations of clinical research activities in the assigned center of excellence or clinical area.
Collaborate with academic research leadership to establish research priorities and strategic imperatives and troubleshoot problem areas.
Serve as a point of contact and provide leadership to clinical researchers on study development, feasibility, and conduct.
Communicate organizational and departmental missions, goals, and objectives to stakeholders.
Lead planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement across areas of responsibility.
Oversee policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives to ensure quality and service.
Ensure financial stability and develop strategic business plans that support growth.
Manage, develop, retain, and inspire an engaged workforce.
Support technology infrastructure and system improvement.
Support development through special projects.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.