University of Michigan · 18 hours ago
Director for Clinical Research
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe University of Michigan Medical School is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join their team as the Director for Clinical Research. This role is responsible for leading the Office of Research units to provide support and infrastructure for clinical research, promoting the vision for the clinical trial enterprise, and guiding strategic planning and implementation of initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Medical School Research Deans and directors to create and communicate a shared vision and shape strategic plans that ensure overall institutional research support and alignment with customer needs. Execute on institutional goals through a clear understanding of the vision, budgets, timelines, metrics, and deliverables
Oversee the activities and directly manage the CTSO, CRAO, and IRBMED unit directors, including overall accountability for the fiscal, personnel, operational, and administrative activities of the units and programs that roll up to this role. Develops and implements short and long-range goals and objectives
Build relationships and work with others at all levels of the organization to resolve complex issues, facilitate continuous improvement, and drive change management across clinical research workstreams and structures. This includes proactive collaborations within the Office of Research, with partners across campus, and with statewide clinical affiliates in the U-M Health network to advance clinical research goals
Monitor and analyze the clinical research landscape and industry trends to maintain Michigan Medicine and faculty competitiveness
Represent the institution externally, working with peer institutions and others at the national level to stay abreast of the ever-changing clinical research landscape
Represent and respond to matters, including interactions with senior Michigan Medicine officials, faculty members, research teams, departmental leaders and staff, and outside agencies that impact our clinical research operations
Serve on university-wide committees and task forces, as needed, to advance the clinical research mission
Participate in the executive leadership, oversight, and management of the Clinical Research Coordinator Career Ladder and policies that apply
Prepare executive level reports, proposals, presentations, briefings, and responses on institutional and strategic issues
Promote a positive working environment for all members of our community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, science, research, or a related field
A minimum of seven years of experience in clinical research and supporting clinical research administration and operations
Significant senior management experience with increasing responsibility
Applied experience implementing change management and continual improvement of operations at an enterprise or large-scale level
Experience leading in a complex organization, building cross-unit partnerships, and gaining support and commitment
Experience making and communicating strategic decisions, exercising independent judgment, handling complex situations, balancing competing priorities, and successfully driving a strategic vision
Experience serving a client base and application of a customer-oriented mindset
Passion for supporting a positive and collaborative workplace environment
Preferred
Experience promoting a culture of accountability, providing teams with strategic direction, prioritization, and support to achieve results
Experience in project management and developing and implementing policies and procedures
Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidance and their direct application to the clinical research environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
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