What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, Nursing Research position at University Health?
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director of Clinical Research has responsibility for the creation and overall leadership of the University Health (UH) Nursing Research Initiatives Department. This position partners with UH research leadership to incorporate clinical research partnership internally and externally, as well as provide oversight of operations for quality, compliance, and operational functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Minimum of 10 years of nursing leadership experience. Experience in a clinical research capacity including coordination, management, and strategic development of programs. Knowledge of the regulatory and compliance structures related to clinical research. In-depth understanding and experience with clinical data management. Thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and FDA regulations and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guidelines regarding drug development phases, clinical trials, clinical study design, and data management methods. Strategic and financial planning skills. Experience leading a rapidly changing organization, as well as ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
The Executive Director of Clinical Research has responsibility for the creation and overall leadership of the University Health (UH) Nursing Research Initiatives Department. This position partners with UH research leadership to incorporate clinical research partnership internally and externally, as well as provide oversight of operations for quality, compliance, and operational functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Minimum of 10 years of nursing leadership experience. Experience in a clinical research capacity including coordination, management, and strategic development of programs. Knowledge of the regulatory and compliance structures related to clinical research. In-depth understanding and experience with clinical data management. Thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and FDA regulations and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guidelines regarding drug development phases, clinical trials, clinical study design, and data management methods. Strategic and financial planning skills. Experience leading a rapidly changing organization, as well as ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
