Research Supervisor

New Jersey Urology•Voorhees, NJ

About The Position

The Research Supervisor supports U.S. Urology by coordinating research initiatives and analyzing opportunities for research activities. The role is responsible for preparing scientific publications and research grant proposals, conducting research studies and laboratory analysis, and supporting outcomes-based care through data measurement, analysis, and trending. The position identifies research opportunities, develops action plans in collaboration with the CAO, contributes to research-related departmental budgets, and develops policies and procedures for CAO approval. It also supports research education across departments, reviews research proposals, serves as a liaison and resource for research initiatives, and mentors less experienced research personnel. The role operates in a professional office environment and involves primarily local business-day travel, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. The stated pay range is $90,000–$105,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Three to five years of clinical experience in the area of expertise is desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Current licensure as required by the professional discipline.
Project management skills.
Electronic medical records experience.
Reasoning ability and the ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Thorough knowledge of computer information systems.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and talking or hearing; frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Gather and compile data, develop and maintain clinical databases, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Supervise measurement, analysis, and trending of data to support outcomes-based care.
Conduct independent research studies and laboratory analysis.
Set up research experiments and arrange for research subjects through appropriate hospital and research institute procedures.
Identify research opportunities and collaborate with the CAO to develop action plans for research initiatives.
Define outcome parameters, design measurement tools, and implement monitoring systems.
Provide input to the CAO on relevant departmental expense and capital budgets related to research initiatives.
Develop departmental policies and procedures relating to research and submit them to the CAO for approval.
Complete assigned responsibilities and projects within identified timeframes, and initiate or accept special projects as needed.
Orient department personnel to the potential role of research in their daily functions.
Serve as a company-wide liaison and resource for research initiatives and education.
Review research proposals as a departmental reviewer.
Serve as a resource and mentor to less experienced research personnel.
Use organizational skills to implement change and develop new processes and procedures.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with physicians, administrators, medical staff, and patients and families to resolve issues and support quality service.
Resolve conflicts and perform other duties as assigned.