Regional Research Manager - Clinical Studies

DaVita Kidney Care

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About The Position

At DaVita Clinical Research, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision, have a desire to shape the future of medicine, and empower their team to achieve success. They enjoy tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through a collaborative environment that involves team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, compassionate, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging and impactful work. Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for a Clinical Studies Regional Research Manager role with DaVita Clinical Research (DCR). We are looking for a highly motivated, positive and innovative Clinical Studies Regional Research Manager to lead and develop a team that is on the cutting edge of Late Phase Renal research. DCR prides itself on a culture of growth, transparency and feedback. We want a teammate who is compassionate, purposeful and motivated by meaningful work. This position will be based in our Las Vegas, NV office and support a region that includes Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• BS/BA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical research experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience in leading, managing, coaching and developing a team.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on business needs (10% overnight travel and minimal weekend work may be required).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Commitment to and role model of DaVita’s values with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all research sites in the region to ensure proper resourcing of teammates, vendors, and supplies for study load to ensure successful execution of all clinical studies in the region.
• Develop research operations in region by adding additional dialysis units and/or physician clinics with current physician partners.
• Meet with practice manager to determine appropriate physician clinics for expansion of clinical studies.
• Meet with appropriate field teammates to determine feasibility to conduct research studies at new dialysis units.
• Collaborate with DCR departments to create new processes, resolve challenges, and strategize future planning.
• Demonstrates compliance with good clinical practice (GCP) and applicable law, and verifies that study teams comply with GCP, applicable law, study protocols, DCR policies and procedures, and with the standards customary in the clinical research industry.
• Develop new relationships with area physicians interested in conducting clinical research studies.
• Serves as a liaison between the physicians (Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator), study sponsors and DaVita facility teammates.
• Conducts site selection visits with sponsors for placement of clinical studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and flexible work schedules.
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees