DaVita Kidney Care · 10 hours ago
Director, Research Operations (DCR)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $183K/yr
5+ years expDaVita Kidney Care is a healthcare company focused on providing kidney care services. The Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for managing the Phase I clinical research business, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing the coordination and implementation of clinical trials.
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Responsibilities
Performs full supervision of recruitment, hiring, retention, performance development, performance management, teammate relations, salary adjustments, and termination of direct reports
Performs diverse managerial responsibilities requiring considerable analysis, judgment, and detailed understanding of the clinical research process
Works closely with the Medical Director to evaluate clinical trials and ensure that all study-related procedures are completed properly from a clinical, safety and regulatory perspective
Ensures all activities adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Committee on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, company standard operating procedures, and any applicable federal, state and local regulations
Coordinates the provision of needed support services
Works with Sr. Director or VP to ensure the financial performance of the Early Clinical business
Works with the Medical Director and operational team(s) to determine which clinical studies to pursue
Provide direct supervision and work direction for department teammates
Determine staffing plans that promote the most effective use of all teammates; ensure coverage during teammate absences
Assist in the development and maintenance of teammate training, reference and audit tools
Knows, understands, implements, follows, and communicates to teammates all DaVita employment policies and procedures, awards, and other opportunities within company and foster a positive work environment
Facilitates teammate development (PDRs, coaching, mentoring, DaVita training, outside training); collaborates with direct reports to create professional development goals
Maintains familiarity with and communicates to teammates DaVita programs impacting teammates
Reviews/Approves timecards as needed, tracking PTO and overtime
Addresses teammate relations issues appropriately and escalate as necessary
Develops and conducts educational programs to keep teammates up-to-date on DaVita policies, new laws and regulations impacting work, and other information necessary to maintain teammates’ knowledge of department processes and goals
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS/BA or equivalent experience in Clinical Research
Minimum 5 years of Clinical Research Experience or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of direct management experience
Commitment to and role model of DaVita's values with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians, and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through
Innovative, analytical thinker with demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, prepare and implement action plans, and lead improvement initiatives
Demonstrated ability to create, refine, and manage new business processes
Travel required, less than 10%
Evening/night/weekend work required, as need to fulfill job duties
Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
Preferred
Minimum 2 years of Phase 1 experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
Company
DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$2.5B2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Javier Rodriguez
CEO
Joel Ackerman
Chief Financial Officer
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