Director Of Research Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year program.
• Research certification (ACRP or CCRP).
• At least three years of progressive responsibility or related experience in research coordination in a patient care setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, EDC, and CTMS applications.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to travel across Tampa, Orlando, and Ocala.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery’s internal and external research strategies.
• Provide oversight, leadership, and direction in the management and operational execution of clinical trials.
• Maintain records and facilitate FDA and IND monitoring and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and support data systems and storage while ensuring data privacy.
• Assess data quality and clinical trial performance and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
• Monitor patient accrual rates and implement action plans for sites with accrual issues.
• Assess trial execution processes and identify ways to improve and streamline internal procedures.
• Meet with facilities and physician partners as needed to ensure research support is provided.
• Keep executive and management teams informed about research operations issues, progress, and risks.
• Conduct regular departmental and staff meetings.
• Manage research operations colleagues, including role expectations and performance reviews.
• Ensure general inquiries from current and prospective patients, sponsors, and physicians are appropriately routed and answered.
• Direct, motivate, and train staff as necessary.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs promoting recruitment, retention, and continuing education of endocrine surgery and endocrinology research staff.
• Develop the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery research operations budget, monitor expenses, and stay within budget.
• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address research issues.
• Ensure data and information integrity and recommend corrective action when necessary.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
• Proactively handle standard-of-care or conflict-of-interest issues.
• Present data and/or represent the institution at external forums as necessary.
• Collaborate with the quality department to support investigator-initiated trials for publication.
• Mentor trainees, residents, and fellows in research endeavors.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.