Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 1 month ago
Associate Director Clinical Research - Pediatrics Central Administration
Washington University Medical Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$84K/yr - $148K/yr
8+ years expWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is a leading institution in medical education and research. The Associate Director of Clinical Research in Pediatrics is responsible for overseeing the Pediatric Clinical Research Unit, managing clinical research staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership within the clinical research enterprise.
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Responsibilities
Manages the PCRU and the day-to-day functions of the unit
Recruits, hires, trains, manages and reviews clinical research staff
Makes recommendations and participates in the development of and implements decisions and policies and procedures for the PCRU
Monitors financial performance of the unit and helps develop rates
Monitors compliance of the clinical research division with the IRB, federal mandates, grant and industry compliance; identifies areas needing improvement and suggests solutions to problems
Assists with compliance monitoring and audits
Aids in the strategic planning of the PCRU
Responsible for research education and training of clinical research staff to include the development of a research manuals and training program to maintain research compliance
Ensures regulatory compliance across studies
Collaborates with sponsors and clinical research teams on various initiatives
Assists study teams with the completion of site feasibility questionnaires
Provides guidance to Research Administrators and Clinical Research Team Members on Industry Clinical Trial budget development
Assists Research Administrators and Clinical Research Team Members with clinical study billing and requests from industry sponsors
Acts as liaison between Department of Pediatrics and Center for Clinical Studies when appropriate
Acts as liaison in matters relating to clinical research activities between the department, ICTS, the School of Medicine and external agencies
Assists with data requests
Shares with Investigators Biostatistics resources available
In connection with the OVCR office, HRPO, and others, develops and disseminates policies and procedures for human subjects research
Conducts risk-based self-monitoring for investigator-initiated, NIH-funded studies
Facilitates workforce development among clinical research staff in the department through seminars and providing research updates
Attends committee meetings and disseminates information to Department clinical research staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Clinical Research (8 Years)
Preferred
Master's degree
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Clinical Research Management (CRM) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Clinical Research Professional (CRP) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Building High Performance Team
Clinical Research Organizations
Compliance Requirements
Data Reporting
Diplomacy
DP Operations
External Stakeholders
Financial Acumen
Grants Management
Grant Writing
Implementing Policies
Internal Stakeholders
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Project Planning
Strategic Planning
Subsidies
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
WashU Medicine is a leader in improving human health throughout the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$381MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Cancer InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2025-01-21Grant
2024-12-16Grant· $10.8M
2023-05-11Grant· $22.5M
Leadership Team
Camilo Molina
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Charbel Khoury
Assistant Professor Of Medicine
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