Memorial Hermann Health System · 10 hours ago
Clinical Investigator - Spinal Cord Injury (TIRR)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMemorial Hermann Health System is dedicated to delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of the community. The Clinical Investigator will lead high-impact human-subjects rehabilitation research, secure funding, manage research projects, and supervise research staff while contributing to the strategic growth of TIRR Research.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Writes and submits fundable grant applications to secure funding for program activities
Directs research assistants and successfully completes projects
Publishes research findings in scholarly journals as appropriate
Contributes to the strategic plan for TIRR research
Develops collaborative relationships within the Texas Medical Center and with institutions and individuals outside the TMC
Complies with TIRR Research Administration Policies and Procedures and adheres to all MHHS and TIRR policies
Contributes to TIRR’s reputation of excellence in patient care, rehabilitation research, training, technical assistance, and materials development
Complies with applicable federal, HIPAA, and human subjects protection guidelines and ensures that program staff comply with these guidelines
Informs TIRR non-program staff employees about activities and provides opportunities for involvement in program activities as appropriate
Keeps current with information and directives disseminated through Memorial Hermann communications
Provides excellent customer service to project participants and other customers and ensures that all program staff do as well
Maintains compliance with relevant federal regulations and research practices
Ensures safety of program participants and employees
Completes mandatory continuing education
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree or Medical degree, required
Minimum three (3) years of experience as an investigator
Effective oral and written communication skills
Prior experience in leading research projects
Knowledge of applicable funding mechanisms and sources
Ability to lead a project team and form collaborative relationships
Strong and/or growing professional reputation in one or more areas of research
Track record of applying for and receiving federal funding for research, training, and/or technical assistance activities is highly desirable
Experience serving as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator
Strong grant writing skills and knowledge of federal funding mechanisms
Proven ability to lead and manage research projects and teams
Expertise in human subjects research, IRB, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance
Experience with data acquisition and statistical analysis (STATA preferred)
Record of peer-reviewed research publications
Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships across institutions
Company
Memorial Hermann Health System
Advancing Health. Personalizing Care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
The John M. O'Quinn FoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2022-08-02Grant· $5M
2022-07-07Grant
Leadership Team
Michael Roussos
SVP, President of Academic Hospitals and CEO, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Campus
David Wong, MD
Director, Virtual Health Product Management
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