The Cancer Center seeks a dynamic individual in the role of Associate Director-Clinical Research Operations for the Office of Clinical Research (OCR). This position oversees the implementation of clinical trials and processes to guide and direct a team of oncology clinical research coordinators within the OCR. The incumbent provides daily management/supervision to the clinical research coordinators to promote maximum enrollment, safe participation, exemplary conduct and generation of accurate and complete substantiated data of the clinical research activities within the OCR ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal policies and procedures.

Incumbent works with the other two ADs and assists OCR leadership in developing strategic planning goals and initiatives for clinical research. This person provides support, direction and coaching to Disease Team Leads in the areas of hiring, training, disciplinary action, problem resolution, planning, and work assignment delegation.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience: At least 10 years of clinical research experience demonstrating progressive levels of responsibility including but not limited to: management of research finances, clinical trial portfolio oversight, hiring and training research staff, and performance management. Master's or other advanced degree may substitute for one year of clinical research experience.

Licensure: Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) and/or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) is required within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's or other advanced degree

* Previous supervisory experience, please discuss in application materials.

* Experience building large scale programs

* Ability to build, lead, motivate, and assess a professional team

* Manage complex and multi-faceted projects

* Interact with investigators and ancillary personnel as well as research committees and outside sponsor personnel

* Conduct activities and make decisions according to ethical standards and maintain the confidentiality of research participants.

* Knowledge of clinical research, human subjects research ethics and IRB procedures and medical terminology

* University, state and federal policies and procedures

* Excellent oral and written communication skills in daily interactions

* UVA scheduling and electronic medical records systems and Performance Management System

* Experience working with clinical trial management systems like OnCore is a plus.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0061609. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

* A CV/resume

* A cover letter is optional but strongly encouraged (please discuss previous supervisory experience

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks, Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

This position is restricted and contingent upon continuation of funding.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.