Assistant Director - Research Operations

Leads team and manages the administrative responsibilities of the Research Operations Department. Oversees logistical efforts and writes research grant proposals. Creates and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Formulates and monitors budgets, disperses expenses, and performs associated financial duties.

UPCI/NSABP

Job Summary TheNRGOncology Statistics and Data Management Center (NRGSDMC) is a large, national, federally funded multi-center organization that conducts clinical trials research with offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia,Buffaloand Chicago. TheNRGSDMCoffice at the University of Pittsburghis responsible forcollection, processing, and management of numerous cancer clinical trials. There are over 1800 clinical sites in our research network which provide over 6,000 participants annually for theNRGOncology clinical trials.

The Assistant Director – Research Operations directs the local quality assurance program of theSDMC, including the day-to-day audit operations.The Assistant Director supports audit program development and implementation, staff supervision and ensures compliance with Federal regulations, and the development and maintenance of written standard operating procedures. The Assistant Director supports the Center Director and is a member of the localNRGSDMC leadership team.

Job Duties Directs the daily work of the Quality Assurance Specialists and Quality Assurance Program Manager.

Oversees operations of the Pittsburgh SDMC Quality Assurance Team; collaborating and supporting the audit activities of the broader quality assurance program.

Participates in monthly and semi-annual cross-office quality assurance team meetings.

Ensures all required audit reviews and reports are prepared and submitted timely and accurately in support of the overall goals of the audit program.

Participates in external audits as required.

Supports education and training of member institutions at semi-annual meetings as required.

Essential Functions Position requires coding, entering, verifying, and maintaining data as it relates to the external site visit audit program of the NRG Oncology. Incumbent will work with external sites to ensure adherence to data collection procedures. This requires maintaining files and communicating effectively.

Physical Effort Little physical effort required. duties are primarily sedentary

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Assistant Director - Research Operations

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required 5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No

Work Schedule Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range $58,979.00 - $78,638.00

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Cover Letter