Director - Clinical Research, Neurosciences, Education, Special Programs

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Director oversees the strategic planning, administration, and operation of clinical research activities in the relevant center of excellence or clinical area. The role works collaboratively with academic research leadership to establish research priorities and strategic imperatives, troubleshoot problems, and provide leadership and a point of contact for clinical researchers on the development, feasibility, and conduct of research studies. The Director communicates organizational and departmental missions, goals, and objectives to stakeholders and leads the planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement of areas of responsibility. The position requires a bachelor's degree in biosciences, life sciences, or a healthcare-related field and eight years of leadership and/or management experience in clinical research. An MD, PharmD, PhD in life sciences, and/or MBA is preferred. The role requires computer and web-application proficiency, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend, holiday, and on-call availability. The Director ensures quality and service through oversight of policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives; supports financial stability and growth through strategic business plans; manages and develops an engaged workforce; supports technology infrastructure and system improvements; and contributes to special projects. The role must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. Other related duties may be assigned. This is a sedentary position involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds. The routine does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, or emergency care or first aid. There is no occupational risk for communicable disease exposure; healthcare-setting work may involve occupational risk from hazardous medications or waste, depending on 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 varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7, weekend, holiday, 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 operation 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 regarding research study development, feasibility, and conduct.
Communicate organizational and departmental missions, goals, and objectives to stakeholders.
Lead planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement within areas of responsibility.
Ensure quality and service through oversight of policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
Ensure financial stability.
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.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements and ensure compliance.
Perform other related duties as required.