MaineHealth · 18 hours ago
Senior Director - Clinical Research
Scarborough, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveMaineHealth is seeking a Senior Director - Clinical Research to oversee the clinical arm of its research enterprise and act as a strategic liaison between MHIR and all clinical departments. This role will drive the growth of clinical research programs, expand clinical trial activity, and foster partnerships with industry sponsors.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the clinical arm of the research enterprise and act as a strategic liaison between MHIR and all of MaineHealth’s clinical departments
Drive the growth and transformation of clinical research programs, working closely with service line leaders to expand clinical trial activity across all departments, and fostering new partnerships with industry sponsors
Serve as the Principal Investigator for the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research Network (NNE-CTR) grant, providing strategic oversight of its infrastructure and scientific direction
Collaborate with existing NNE-CTR administrative staff to manage grant deliverables, pilot programs, and support for junior investigators
Lead the planning and submission of the next NNE-CTR renewal in partnership with the Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)
Act as the primary clinical liaison between the MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) and MaineHealth clinical departments to ensure alignment of research initiatives with clinical priorities
Spearhead efforts to expand clinical trial activity across all departments and service lines, aiming for broad participation in trials
Support the integration of Biobank resources, sample testing, and trial partnerships in collaboration with CAST, the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), and NorDx
Contribute to research data governance, policy development, and long-term strategic planning for MHIR
Qualification
Required
Education: MD or DO required; additional PhD and/or MBA or administrative training preferred
License/Certifications: See Education
Experience: Experience as a clinical investigator required
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Knowledge of clinical trial regulations, operations, and infrastructure
Demonstrated success working across clinical and translational research environments
Strong relationship-building skills with physicians, researchers, and sponsors
Strategic thinker with leadership and team-building experience
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
Familiarity with NIH grants and infrastructure programs (e.g., IDeA-CTR, COBRE, INBRE)
Commitment to research integrity, mentorship, and equity in access to research
Experience with service line transformation or academic-clinical integration
Knowledge of all regulations governing the protection of human subjects in research
Experience with the development of industry partnerships and IP contracts
Experience with clinical service line transformation and academic integration
Preferred
A history of NIH funding and clinical trial experience is preferred
Benefits
Paid parental leave
Flexible work policy
Student loan assistance
Training and education
Well-being resources for you and your family
Company
MaineHealth
A not-for-profit family of high-quality providers and healthcare organizations.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$14.82MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationNational Institutes of HealthMaine.gov
2025-01-02Grant· $0.67M
2023-08-01Grant· $12.9M
2022-12-13Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
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CISO
Erin Brown
Chief Development Officer
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