University Director - Director of Outcomes, Research & Quality

Job DetailJob Title:University Director - Director of Outcomes, Research & QualityDepartment:10820-Musculoskeletal Signature ProgramLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1ShiftSearch #:2027-396Closing Date:Recruiter:Scerra, Ryan D.Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership and Innovation. These are the values that define UConn Health, and we are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top rated organization is looking to add a Director of Outcomes, Research & Quality to the UConn Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Musculoskeletal Institute ("MSI") located in the Clinic in Farmington, CT. At UConn Health, this position is responsible for directing all aspects of research including pre and post awards, clinical outcomes research, and quality initiatives for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and MSI, and for providing financial and administrative management for the University's research and other sponsored program (grants and contracts) activities.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:Receives general direction from the Chair of the Dept. of Orthopedics.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Directs/supervises the research staff and operations of the UConn Orthopaedic clinical and translational research, outcomes and quality unit, which includes grants, clinical outcomes research, quality initiatives and research informatics. Provides administrative oversight to support staff.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Research Program Administration: Oversees the activities involved in the review and authorization of sponsored program grants and contracts.Manages and safeguards sponsored program funds by conducting pre-award proposal reviews, negotiating and processing of applications contracts and sub-contracts ensuring accuracy and compliance with University policies and agency regulations. Reviews and approves all transactions requiring institutional approval. Collaborates with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Advises and guides investigators, department administrators, and staff with grant administration including interpretation of policies and regulations, assignment and distribution of grant funds.Monitors and reviews grant reports and activities, staffing allocations, and department DCAA funds management. Serves as liaison between administration, faculty and granting agencies. Works collaboratively to develop institutional policies and standard operational procedures. Maintains technical and professional knowledge and keeps up-to-date with relevant regulations. Oversight to Clinical Research: Directs the designing, initiation, and implementation of clinical research in the department.Ensures Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for all human subjects research. Ensures that clinical trial projects are properly resourced, managed and executed within budget and in accordance with established timelines and quality standards. Collaborates with departmental Principal Investigators to develop programs of clinical research. Coordinates research budget development and approval, and the provisions of non-disclosure agreements for industry sponsored research through collaboration with the Office of Clinical and Translational Research. Provides support of the residency program through education and mentorship on clinical research design and biostatistics. Performs statistical analysis and interpretation for manuscripts and grants. Provides consultation with faculty and residents in research design, statistical analysis, and manuscript and grant development. Regularly presents to residents and faculty elements of proper research design, statistical approaches, new methods of analyses, and human subjects research regulations. Quality Initiative: Oversees development, implementation and management of quality assurance databasesUtilizes quality assurance database and software to monitor outcomes and promote clinical research. Analyzes data to determine trends and resource utilization for optimizing quality and promote clinical research. Works with department chair and faculty to develops, analyzes, and monitors quality metrics. Works with faculty physicians, residents, and medical staff to develop appropriate action plans to improve quality of health care delivery and promote appropriate dissemination of clinical outcomes. Conducts focused examination of conditions requiring correction, and develops a precise definition of the problem. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with various departments to promote a cooperative and constructive environment for improvement. Performs related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:Considerable knowledge of and the ability to apply management principles and techniques to develop, oversee, and facilitate research and quality.Considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statues and regulations.In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical research and biostatistics related to human subjects research.Strong knowledge of the development and administration of sponsored programs grants and contracts.Strong knowledge of fiscal accounting principles. Knowledge of database management and metrics. Considerable oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.Organizational management and computer skills.Leadership and supervisory skills.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:General Experience: Master's degree in Clinical and Translational Research or related field and six (6) years of experience working in a clinical research environment with regulatory oversight and consultation on research design and statistical analysis.Supervisory Experience min. (3 years)Experience in quality improvement.Substitution Allowed:Doctorate degree in Clinical and Translational Research or a related field may be substituted for two years of general experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in Orthopedic Surgery or related field.Experience developing and managing prospective databases, clinical registries, and patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) programs.Demonstrated success in developing research infrastructure, standard operating procedures, and compliance programs to support faculty and trainee scholarship.Strong working knowledge of IRB processes, human subjects research regulations, HIPAA requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.Experience utilizing and analyzing data from quality and benchmarking programs such as NSQIP, Vizient, CMS quality measures, patient satisfaction surveys, and specialty-specific clinical registries.Proficiency with statistical software and data analytics platforms such as REDCap, SPSS, SAS, R, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.Experience measuring and reporting clinical outcomes, patient safety metrics, healthcare utilization, value-based care measures, and patient-reported outcomes.Demonstrated ability to identify research and quality improvement opportunities and translate findings into operational and clinical improvements.Experience mentoring research coordinators, trainees, faculty investigators, and quality improvement personnel.SCHEDULE: This position is 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 60 minute unpaid meal break; some flexibility in schedule is necessary to accommodate meeting with faculty, residents and medical students outside of clinical hoursCOMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability, some offer little or no co-payGenerous vacation and sick-time plansQuick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areasState of the art facility and campus environments Why UConn HealthUConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.UConn Health is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at