Nova Southeastern University · 1 day ago
Director II- Research Program Management - 991367
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNova Southeastern University is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. The role involves overseeing the financial stewardship and operational success of the ALS Multidisciplinary Research Program, managing a portfolio of ALS clinical trials, and ensuring compliance with regulations and financial reporting.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with the University policies and procedures
Oversees all aspects of grant and contract budgeting, including pre-award budget development, post-award financial management, forecasting, and variance analysis
Ensures responsible stewardship of research funds, prevents budget overages, and aligns financial decisions with project timelines and sponsor requirements
Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting to sponsors, institutional leadership, and regulatory bodies
Collaborates with finance, grants management, and principal investigators to reconcile expenditures and support audits and closeouts
Directs the preparation, submission, and maintenance of central and local IRB documentation
Ensures compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor regulations, including FDA, NIH, and GCP standards
Maintains audit readiness and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits, inspections, and monitoring visits
Supports growth of the research portfolio by identifying new study opportunities, assessing feasibility, and collaborating with investigators and sponsors to expand clinical trial activity
Serves as a key liaison with sponsors, CROs, institutional partners, and funding agencies
Represents the ALS research program at national and international meetings, conferences, and professional forums
Completes other projects as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge in neuroscience rehabilitation with a focus on neurodegenerative conditions such as ALS
General knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human diseases or disorders
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Advanced knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulatory bodies affecting healthcare practices
Strong clinical decision-making and program development skills
Expert skills in conducting research in area of expertise
Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively
Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Expert skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one
Advanced skills in managing one's own time and the time of others
Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Proficient skills in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Proficient skills in monitoring / assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Ability to lead clinical initiatives and guide staff in implementing best practices in rehabilitation care
Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the scope of clinical research protocols
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
The ability to pay attention to details, understand underlying cause/effect relationships, and account for those details and relationships
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification
Bachelor's degree
Life Sciences
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in clinical research coordination and project management
Experience managing a team of research coordinators
Preferred
Experience in academic medical centers or research settings
Experience with progressive neurodegenerative diseases
Benefits
Tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical and dental plans
Company
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22)
2024 (21)
2023 (10)
2022 (16)
2021 (19)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.75MKey Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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