Director, Clinical Research - Regulatory Affairs

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The Director of Clinical Research is responsible for the generation of key study documents and the oversight of clinical study conducted in collaboration with other departments within the organization. Leads the department and develops processes for clinical research to ensure optimal outputs. Ensures clinical research projects are allocated and distributed amongst teams. Determines clinical trial objectives, technology, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing requirements. Collaborates with other departments to ensure the completion of clinical research studies. Oversees regulatory compliance of the IRB. Manages daily operations of Research Administration.

GENERAL DUTIES

Grants Administrator:

• Administrates the grant pre- and post-award process. Coordinates application process to ensure budgetary, regulatory, and contractual needs are met.

Research Contract Management:

• Prepares subcontracts and other agreements as related to trials center. Maintains project records in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

IRB Administrator:

• Administers the IRB, working with the senior management to ensure that protocols are reviewed in a timely and thorough manner. Works closely with the IRB regarding all matters of human subject’s research.

Research Compliance:

• Develops hospital/departmental policies and procedure manuals and regulations assuring compliance on research contracts, research funding systems and conflicts of interest related to sponsored research.

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: 3 years of experience in Administrative Services.
• Required: 1 year of management experience in a university or other research setting.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Management Safety, or Science related field.

WORK SHIFT:

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential.  Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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