Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 2 months ago
Associate Director Clinical Research Services- Hematology/Oncology
Streeterville, Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is seeking an Associate Director for Clinical Research Services. This role involves strategic planning, operational management, and oversight of clinical research support units, alongside ensuring compliance and effective communication within the research environment.
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Responsibilities
Leads the daily operations of their CRSU portfolio in partnership with the Division Administrators, Department, Division and Section Heads, Director-OCCT, Scientific Director-OCCT, Medical Director-CRU, Research Faculty, and other research institute and hospital leaders
Collaborates with leadership and other key stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic vision and goals and objectives for the CRSUs in the research institute
Manages existing funds, including philanthropic funds and external research funds, associated with the Divisions’ research programs
Develops and oversees all contractual arrangements, working with outside partners and Lurie Children’s administrative departments on the creation of work plans, contracts, memoranda of understanding, feasibility reviews, job descriptions, etc
Oversees all educational symposia for their CRSUs
Partners with Fellowship Directors to ensure fellows are well-supported in their annual research projects
Collaborates with the Research Grants Specialist on the development of new grant proposals and provides guidance as needed for pre and post award documents and reports as needed
Collaborates with the Research Administrative Coordinator who facilitates and supports basic science research programs associated with the Division
Collaborates with the Clinical Research Finance and Research Operations and Conducts services lines within OCCT
Oversees processes in collaboration with HR, including recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and tracking of research staff within their CRSU portfolio
Serves as liaison to other Manne Research Institute/Lurie Children’s administrative departments (e.g., Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, Institutional Review Board, Accounting, Office of Sponsored Programs, Human Relations, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree from an accredited college or university
Five or more years of experience with progressive research administration leadership; experience in clinical research preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous project plans, personnel, and budgets
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Experience independently planning and managing projects; excellent attention to detail; ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes on short notice
Proven ability to analyze issues and formulate and implement action plans
Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations
Must be self-directed, with an in-depth understanding of the organizational goals. Demonstrated strong leadership skills. Ability to lead in a collaborative and facilitative style
Solution oriented with proven record of managing large scale research projects with diverse complexity required
Ability to quickly reason with information to solve new, unfamiliar problems or independent of any prior knowledge
Exceptional ability to distill complex compliance issues so it is understandable to the lay audience required
Ability to handle high volume of work with changing priorities and constant interruptions and establish priorities and deadlines required
Personal computer skills; functional experience with integrated software systems and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong working knowledge and skills in EPIC, Redcap, Workday, and other standard research databases
Preferred
High degree of initiative and creativity preferred
Master's degree and/or certification through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Certified Research Administrator (CRA)/Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
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