University of Minnesota · 16 hours ago
Director of Network Operations
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Minnesota is a large public research university, and they are seeking a Director of Network Operations to provide operational oversight for the Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, overseeing clinical trial operations, and managing a team to ensure compliance and efficiency in research activities.
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Responsibilities
Maintain a deep understanding of the strategic priorities of MNCCTN, MCC, and UMN to lead the MNCCTN Coordinating Center (MNCCTN-CC) team to execute and achieve performance targets/metrics
Foster collaborative partnerships with MNCCTN clinical partners, across UMN, and with other external stakeholders to sustain program growth and achieve network goals
Work closely with MCC faculty leads, ED for Clinical Research, and MNCCTN research partners to identify mutually beneficial research interests and new trial opportunities for the network
Advise and make recommendations to executive leadership regarding MNCCTN portfolio performance, site activity and challenges
Collaborate with leadership and external partners to identify revenue generating sponsored opportunities and promote interdisciplinary research initiatives
Continually assess and improve quality and efficiency of services by identifying and monitoring KPIs
Execute communications plans and MNCCTN-CC initiatives that support strategic goals and objectives
Ensure efficient execution of MNCCTN clinical trials by overseeing the development and implementation of policies, SOPs, data infrastructure, and site performance metrics
Oversee MNCCTN-CC team, delegating day-to-day trial operations and team management responsibilities as appropriate
Oversee study prioritization, feasibility, and portfolio composition, collaborating closely with the MNCCTN Medical Director, network partners, and MCC senior leadership
Monitor study feasibility, site performance, and KPIs; translate data into actionable insights for executive leadership decision-making
Lead cross-site engagement with research staff, investigators, and partners to troubleshoot barriers and ensure study success
Promote risk-based and quality-by-design approaches to streamline study start-up, implementation, and monitoring
Ensure effective use and tracking of MNCCTN clinical trial funding internally and with external partners, in collaboration with MCC financial leadership
Collaborate with MCC leadership to align financial model with portfolio strategy
Ensure infrastructure, training, and guidance are in place to support compliant, efficient, and ethical clinical research across all partner sites
Lead, mentor, and support MNCCTN-CC staff, ensuring adequate team size, structure, and resources to achieve strategic priorities
Set clear performance goals, delegate effectively, and foster a collaborative, accountable culture
Align staff expertise with organizational priorities and encourage professional growth
Exercise full supervisory authority, including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and recommending promotion or discipline
Remain informed of emerging clinical research practices, regulatory requirements, and operational innovations
Engage in ongoing leadership and management training
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in business, healthcare administration, public health, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Bachelor's with 10+ years of applicable experience in a clinical, research, or academic environment
Demonstrated success in multi-disciplinary collaboration with physicians, investigators, community leaders, academics, and administrators
Proven record of effective leadership, partnership-building, and organizational development
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; confident and effective public speaker
Experience overseeing multi-site clinical trial operations
Demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and personnel
Preferred
Prior experience in cancer clinical trials or oncology research
Experience conducting multi-institutional research
Familiarity with academic medical centers and community-based research
Experience building and scaling new programs or initiative
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$97.08MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsNational Science FoundationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-12-01Grant· $0.03M
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
2023-04-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Shane Stennes
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