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Recruitment/Posting Title
Director, Research Operations
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning
Department
NJMS - Medicine Infectious Dis
Overview
New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director, Research Operations for the department of Medicine at the New Jersey Medical School.
The Director of Research Operations will provide leadership, technical, and business oversight for international infectious diseases clinical research endeavors of the Center for Emerging Pathogens/Section of Infectious Diseases and its faculty investigators. He/she will provide strategic vision in the development, implement, and execution of clinical protocols funded by NIH/NIAID, specifically tuberculosis networks aimed to identify biological responses to eradicate tuberculosis. He/she will be responsible for the storage of epidemiological data, performing pertinent statistical analysis resulting from trials at network international site and assure high level performance and effective quality assurance/quality Control. He/she will direct operations within the Data Management Center assuring success in clinical research efforts, while in the field working directly with site personnel. The Director of Research Operations will provide guidance and recommendations for the growth and development of a research unit that is fiscally responsible and addresses the strategic plans of the organization. Critical in business development at corresponding international sites, identifying and accurately budgeting and performing cost analysis in determining the most cost-effective approach in parallel with protocols that are implemented.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
The Director of Research Operations will provide leadership, technical, and business oversight for international infectious diseases clinical research endeavors of the Center for Emerging Pathogens/Section of Infectious Diseases and its faculty investigators. He/she will provide strategic vision in the development, implement, and execution of clinical protocols funded by NIH/NIAID, specifically tuberculosis networks aimed to identify biological responses to eradicate tuberculosis. He/she will be responsible for the storage of epidemiological data, performing pertinent statistical analysis resulting from trials at network international site and assure high level performance and effective quality assurance/quality Control. He/she will direct operations within the Data Management Center assuring success in clinical research efforts, while in the field working directly with site personnel. The Director of Research Operations will provide guidance and recommendations for the growth and development of a research unit that is fiscally responsible and addresses the strategic plans of the organization. Critical in business development at corresponding international sites, identifying and accurately budgeting and performing cost analysis in determining the most cost-effective approach in parallel with protocols that are implemented.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides key role in the development, execution, management and monitoring of Sponsored Research Program Portfolio. Serves as representative and support for Principal Investigator for institutional, sponsor and collaborator interactions across all issues relevant to research program conduct (i.e. financial, administrative/contractual and human subjects’ compliance, clinical conduct, site monitoring and implementation).
- Provides operational expertise and designs strategic plans for program development and implementation. Works with investigators to maintain timeline of study objectives, strategize efficient use of resources, and tracks personnel activities in the field.
- Works with investigators and Rutgers staff in proposal generation and submission. Evaluates sponsor RFAs, proposes complex, multi-site budget allocations for inclusion in the proposals.
- Provides and implements strategic planning for international resourcing, shipping, data systems, processes and infrastructure for clinical sites funded by NIAID programs.
- Responsible for international operations, that coordinate and supervises overall responsibility for multiple projects, delivering through all lifecycle phases (proposal to close-out). Provides leadership in the development of projects and sub-projects and works closely with Principal Investigator(s), research directors, sponsors, institutional offices and cross-functional study teams.
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
37S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
141848.000
Mid Range Salary
189446.000
Maximum Salary
237044.000
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours
37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Union Description
Executives and Directors
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD degree) in a biomedical field, with specialization in infectious diseases epidemiology desirable.
- At least fifteen (15) years of experience in the development/proposal generation, study implementation, administration and coordination of human subjects/clinical and translational research in resource-poor international settings.
- Experience in the implementation of phase I/II/III IND clinical trials and/or large-scale observational studies with clinical, translational and basic aims/goals.
- Experience dealing with sponsored research and funding agency representatives and guidance.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to write, communicate, work with grants submissions, proposal generation, negotiate with potential partners in collaborative programs.
- Understanding of sponsor guidance in award administration, fiscal oversight & monitoring subcontractor performance.
- Knowledge of all applicable international and regulatory compliance regulations – human subjects protection, institutional biosafety, sponsor and institutional fiscal/personnel policies/regulations, and international shipping and handling of infectious biologic materials.
- General and advanced knowledge of infectious diseases, global health and institutional operations.
- Ability to manage, prioritize, a large, changing portfolio of projects, sub-projects, variety of activities and management of staff across various fields to accomplish project aims and goals.
- Exceptional level of professionalism, discretion and ability to work on highly sensitive/confidential projects.
- Cultural sensitivity in dealing with international collaborators and resource poor sites.
- Demonstrated ability to support, encourage and mentor junior staff.
- Travel to international sites, sponsor meetings and other required travel.
- Cultural sensitivity in dealing with international collaborators and resource-poor institutions/sites.
- Requires an articulate individual with the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences—researchers, administrators, regulatory officials, sponsor representatives and international partners at all levels.
- Outstanding communications (both oral and written) skills are essential.
- Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment and time-sensitive situations required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous management experience in biomedical research administration within an academic institution is desirable.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
25ST2680
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)
City
Newark
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- * Do you have fifteen years of experience in the development/proposal generation, study implementation, administration and coordination of human subjects/clinical and translational research in resource-poor international settings?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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