Assistant Director

Job Title: Assistant Director - Clinical Research

Reports to: Director of the Department of Clinical Research

Location: Queens, NY

Type: Direct-Hire Full-Time

Compensation: $110,000-$130,000

Summary: This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive support for multicenter clinical trials. The Assistant Director for Clinical Research will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and policies, collaborating closely with Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and industry sponsors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in securing funded clinical research contracts aligned with health system goals.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the execution of research trials.

Collaborate with Finance and Legal departments to contract and budget research trials.

Supervise Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), research pharmacists, research nurses, and other departmental staff.

Facilitate effective execution of contracts with investigators in clinical departments.

Coordinate with research coordinators to achieve study goals.

Liaise with research compliance personnel and the IRB for regulatory adherence.

Address interpersonal and individual challenges hindering departmental goals.

Consult with the director to identify corrective measures and areas for improvement.

Integrate clinical trial workflows into the electronic medical record system with IT support and EPIC staff.

Prepare written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and develop quality assurance plans.

Prepare for and participate in regulatory audits.

Perform other duties as directed by the Director or the Department of Research Operating Officer.

Other Responsibilities:

Engage in continuing education activities to enhance job performance.

Attend relevant conferences and meetings to achieve health network goals.

May be required to undertake local and national travel as needed.

Education and Work Experience:

Master's Degree or equivalent required; PhD, MD, or equivalent preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research, with managerial experience.

Strong background in medicine or biomedical science.

Experience managing clinical trial finances.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Familiarity with data entry systems (e.g., Rave, Inform).

Expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial oversight, SOCRA certification preferred.

Experience with electronic health records.