Senior Administrative Director, Clinical Research Services

Senior Administrative Director, Clinical Research Services Full time Staff position at UHealth campus, Miami, FL.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

Provides direction and oversight of administrative and operational issues for SCCC Research areas, ensuring compliance with regulations, and reports to the SCCC AVP Research Administration.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Confers with SCCC leaders and staff to solve administrative/operational and personnel problems ensuring proper staffing. Oversees and develops the management of SS technologies, products, and services to facilitate interaction between researchers and SCCC members. Selects and uses appropriate software applications to enhance scientific productivity. Proposes budgets, including for funding or implementation of new services and/or programs. Promotes multidisciplinary interactions and collaboration among all Sylvester’s research programs. Handles human resource related issues and is accountable for hiring, disciplinary, termination and salary decisions; develops plans to ensure SCCC resources provide economies of scale and generate revenue while limiting expenses; acts as liaison between SCCC and other University departments. Develops and implements formal training and development programs for leaders, staff, and users. Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding assets and ensuring reliable internal and external reporting. Creates an effective control environment, conducts risk assessment, implements and monitors controls. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required. Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations. Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions. Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others. Commitment to the University’s core values. Department Specific Functions: Working Title Sr. Executive Director, SCCC Clinical Research Services The SCCC Clinical Research Administrator serves as the administrative leader for the entire Sylvester Clinical Trials Office. They serve as an advisor and consultant to senior leadership, develop strategic plans, and monitor the status of all current administrative and operational aspects of SCCC Clinical Trials Office. This position ensures compliance with all applicable external laws and regulations, and University policies and procedures. This position reports to the SCCC AVP Research Administration, with a dotted line reporting to AD, Clinical Research, and a dotted line to the AD of Population Sciences to support synergy and economies of scale across CRS and Population Sciences operations. This role will oversee all SCCC Clinical Research Services Administrative, Clinical Trials units and staff at main campus and satellites, including three Executive Directors for CTCU, Operations and Satellites. The administrator will also oversee the staff leader for the population sciences studies in the Office of Population Sciences and play a critical role in the growth of investigator‑initiated studies. The administrator will be integral to the administration of the CPDM and PRMS sections of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG). Provides operational and administrative oversight of all SCCC Clinical Research Services in alignment with Cancer Center leadership, the strategic plan, and the needs of the Catchment Area. Works closely with the AVP of Research Administration and SCCC Finance leader to oversee all Clinical Research Service funding. Supports Clinical Research Service leaders with continuous evaluation and improvement efforts, such as user surveys, progress reports, and annual reviews. Plays a key role in setting scientific priorities, strategic direction, and policy for Clinical Research. Enhances communication and collaboration between Clinical Research leaders. Assesses needs of current resources and technology and provides recommendations in order to increase operational support. Evaluates and advises existing and developing Clinical Resources leaders on strategy, service, funding, and fee structure. Works closely with CC Administration on budget, financial and operations, space and other administrative matters related to Clinical Research. Chairs a regular meeting with all Clinical Research staff to provide vision, encourage staff retention and engagement, discuss operational issues, and solicit recommendations. Represents SCCC Clinical Research in SCCC meetings and external meetings and conferences. Collaborates with SCCC leadership to ensure that SCCC Clinical Research supports and advances cancer research for all CC members. Collaborates closely with Oncology Service Line and standard of care teams to ensure smooth operations and mitigate roadblocks for research patient experience. Interacts with appropriate University committees and academic leaders to advocate for optimal, cost‑effective access to CR services that advance the clinical research goals and mission of the CC, leveraging the resources and expertise of the entire University. Promotes and reinforces the importance of acknowledging clinical research in publications and funding applications. Provides an overview of clinical research productivity and current state to AVP Research Administration, SCCC Director and Senior Leadership. Leads SCCC Senior Leadership in assessment of ongoing relevance of existing CRs to members, identifying gaps. Elevates and grows the Population Sciences infrastructure, supporting a robust portfolio, with direction from the AD, Population Sciences and in alignment with the strategic plan of the Center. Supports the AD, Clinical Research in the writing and preparing of the CPDM and PRMS sections of the Cancer Center Support Grant, and other reports, grant submissions, and presentations pertinent to clinical research operations and the strategic plan. Oversees all clinical research committee support (e.g., SDGs/CRTs, Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee, Data Safety Monitoring Committee). Oversees quality and training team to ensure staff are properly equipped, meeting national standards for clinical trials. Provides dotted line support of research nursing for administrative guidance and strategic planning. Oversees clinical research lab operations to ensure optimal processes, billing and compliance. Responsible for optimal trial activation metrics and improving the pre‑PRMC timeline, study start‑up support and feasibility review. In alignment with faculty leaders, ensures optimal protocol development support to ensure a high proportion of investigator‑initiated studies. Leads relationship with the University of Miami’s Office of Research Administration, IRB, offices of monitoring and auditing, and Clinical Research Management and Support Office. Works in alignment with Sylvester’s finance team to monitor financial management of clinical trials and lead discussions on ensuring best processes. Works in alignment with Human Resources to ensure staff engagement, retention, team‑leadership and proper staffing through development of business plans in alignment with Center strategic plan. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes Demonstrated track record of peer‑reviewed funding to conduct independent cancer research, and publications in peer‑reviewed scientific journals. Demonstrated track record of people‑leading at an NCI designated Cancer Center. Demonstrated track record of strategic planning at an NCI designated Cancer Center. Experience in technology transfer. Experience in scientific leadership role(s) in academia and/or industry. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co