What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Clinical Research - Cancer - FT - Days - MCI position at Memorial Healthcare System?
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Oversees and guides the daily operations of clinical research to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. Provides strategic direction and leadership to research program. Works closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, clinicians, residents, and administrative staff, to shape and research strategies that align with the organization's mission and goals. Responsible for overseeing and operationalizing research programs, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in the field.
Responsibilities
Works with and educates physicians, sponsors and other research staff to acquire and implement new research protocols. Stays abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and advancements in clinical research, translating insights into actionable strategies for the organization.Supports the development and implementation of key performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency, quality, efficiency, and alignment with institutional research goals.Provides scientific and strategic guidance to research teams, ensuring the highest standards of scientific rigor, quality assurance, compliance and ethics in clinical research.Improves workflow optimization by developing new and improving existing workflows, policies and SOPs that promote standardization and best practices across research activities within the health system.Develops and drives the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical trials and research studies, and oversee regulatory affairs and compliance aspects of the clinical research.Provides direct supervision of Research Specialist managers, Research Regulatory managers and all staff reporting to them in their absence.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, industry leaders, and funding agencies, to enhance research opportunities and apply for funding.Develops specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives, which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.Develops and implements comprehensive research strategies, fostering innovation, collaboration, funding for new study protocols, and cross-disciplinary approaches to advance research knowledge and maintains comprehensive specialty-specific clinical research portfolio.
Competencies
Education and Certification Requirements:
Masters (Required)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Extensive knowledge of clinical trial operations, research methodologies, and regulatory compliance in clinical research. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years of health care work experience and two (2) years' supervisory experience required. Clinical training as part of post-secondary education preferred. Proven experience in leading and managing clinical research programs and teams in an academic, healthcare, or industry setting. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Master's degree in research, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, social sciences, public health, health sciences, math, statistics or related field of study. Education Equivalency: Bachelor's with, at least, seven (7) years of related experience in research, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, social sciences, public health, health sciences, math, statistics or related field of study.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Pembroke Pines, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Oversees and guides the daily operations of clinical research to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. Provides strategic direction and leadership to research program. Works closely with cross-functional teams, including scientists, clinicians, residents, and administrative staff, to shape and research strategies that align with the organization's mission and goals. Responsible for overseeing and operationalizing research programs, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in the field.
Responsibilities
Works with and educates physicians, sponsors and other research staff to acquire and implement new research protocols. Stays abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and advancements in clinical research, translating insights into actionable strategies for the organization.Supports the development and implementation of key performance metrics and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency, quality, efficiency, and alignment with institutional research goals.Provides scientific and strategic guidance to research teams, ensuring the highest standards of scientific rigor, quality assurance, compliance and ethics in clinical research.Improves workflow optimization by developing new and improving existing workflows, policies and SOPs that promote standardization and best practices across research activities within the health system.Develops and drives the planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical trials and research studies, and oversee regulatory affairs and compliance aspects of the clinical research.Provides direct supervision of Research Specialist managers, Research Regulatory managers and all staff reporting to them in their absence.Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including academic partners, industry leaders, and funding agencies, to enhance research opportunities and apply for funding.Develops specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives, which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.Develops and implements comprehensive research strategies, fostering innovation, collaboration, funding for new study protocols, and cross-disciplinary approaches to advance research knowledge and maintains comprehensive specialty-specific clinical research portfolio.
Competencies
Education and Certification Requirements:
Masters (Required)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Extensive knowledge of clinical trial operations, research methodologies, and regulatory compliance in clinical research. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years of health care work experience and two (2) years' supervisory experience required. Clinical training as part of post-secondary education preferred. Proven experience in leading and managing clinical research programs and teams in an academic, healthcare, or industry setting. Other Information: Additional Education Info: Master's degree in research, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, social sciences, public health, health sciences, math, statistics or related field of study. Education Equivalency: Bachelor's with, at least, seven (7) years of related experience in research, biology, chemistry, physical sciences, social sciences, public health, health sciences, math, statistics or related field of study.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 80%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 40%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
- Dust = 60%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
- Hazardous Medication = 80%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Fire Risk = 40%
- Magnetic Fields = 40%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
- Potential Electric Shock = 40%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
- Radiation = 40%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.
Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
