Director of Neurosurgery Clinical Research Administration

University of California San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Director of Neurosurgery Clinical Research Administration will serve as the administrative and operational lead for the Department’s Clinical Research Unit (CRU), which consolidates clinical research resources, expertise, and coordination across multiple investigator-led programs. This role ensures the effective initiation, management, and execution of clinical trials—including investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and NIH-supported studies—within the department. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $121,900 - $277,100 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Requirements

Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
6+ years of related experience
5+ years of lead/supervisory/manager experience
Broad academic knowledge and applied background in clinical research philosophy.
Applies knowledge of theoretical concepts and business best practices in a trial setting.
Proven ability to translate clinical research philosophy into direct and indirect clinical input to design, planning, initiation, execution and reporting of clinical trials
Broad knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical trials.
Broad theoretical and operational knowledge of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research
Broad knowledge of all phases of clinical research, from study startup through closeout and primary publication and presentation.
Knowledgeable about clinical studies involving complex trial design issues
Demonstrated management skills supervising, maintaining and developing clinical staff within the study team, and acting as a mentor for professional staff and conducting reviews and performance evaluations.
Effectively manages multiple important priorities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to interface with commercial, regulatory, federal and other members of an extended study team.
Ability to influence / persuade
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems.
Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution
Strong communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
Skill in analyzing and presenting data and strategy to relevant team, governance, external consultant, and regulatory / oversight meetings
Demonstrated ability to organize research work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
Great organizational skills applied to personal work and improving organization of assigned staff and trial
Expert user of the campus' clinical information and documentation application programs.
Technical proficiency in project management software