Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Seeking a highly organized and proactive Clinical Trials Director to help grow the clinical research program. This individual will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, managing milestones, and keeping the lead PI and other involved investigators on track across multiple studies/projects. Most important is keeping the projects on track, organized, and ensuring execution across all program components.

 

Ideal candidates will have experience working in clinical trials at in academic medicine or life sciences, a solid understanding of clinical trials and research regulations, and a proven track record in project and team management. Strong organizational skills and responsiveness are essential.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manages multiple clinical trials which may be at multiple locations.
• Typically supervises a clinical trials staff of more than five.
• Develops and implements strategies for business development.
• Collaborates with administration to develop and implement strategic plans for clinical trials in specific clinical areas.
• Tracks and manages finances for a large clinical research portfolio and manages expenses using Emory financial reporting tools.
• Directly implements Standard Operating Procedures.
• Facilitates contracts, budgeting, and routing of research studies that may include industry trials, NIH awards, and other funding mechanisms.
• Has responsibility for quality assurance, record retention, and documentation flow.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES: 

• Coordinating research activities, managing communications across clinical sites.
• Drafting protocols and supporting regulatory submissions.
• Managing subcontracts, service agreements, and study budgets.
• Leading meetings, tracking action items.
• Hiring and supervising research staff.
• Ensuring timely communication and task follow-through.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight years of experience in clinical trials, including management and/or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

 

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

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