Hospital for Special Surgery · 9 hours ago
Clinical Director of Research
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$109K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expHospital for Special Surgery is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology. They are seeking a Clinical Director of Research to oversee clinical research operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a senior administrative leader within the Division of Rheumatology.
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Responsibilities
Oversee clinical research operations for the Division of Rheumatology’s clinical trials and clinical research projects, and support the oversight of regulatory compliance and large databases
Take on role as investigator for rheumatology clinical trials
Provide support for multiple clinical research studies as an investigator and implementation of clinical trials and protocols involving human subjects
Complete eligibility assessments and obtain written informed consent as appropriate
Partner with Centers of Excellence managers to strengthen integration between clinical and research arms and foster cross-functional collaboration
Screening, enrolling, and follow up study visits for patients in clinical trials according to research protocols
Perform study related procedures
Function as a liaison with sponsoring agencies and external sites
Supervising, training and evaluating Research Assistants
Planning and coordinating inter-related activities with Research Assistants
Obtaining direct data from patients
Maintain accurate case report forms
Other responsibilities as assigned
Act as a senior administrative leader and research partner to the Chair of the Department of Medicine
Provide counsel and lead special projects under the direction of the Chair
On behalf of the Chair perform additional duties related to communications, relations, and strategic planning
Liaison with other Departments’ Clinical and Translational Research teams
Own resource management to monitor Rheumatology Division budget, staffing, and funding
Ensuring compliance with federal and university policies
Develop strategic research goals
Obtain patient history, perform comprehensive and targeted physical examinations, order and evaluate diagnostics tests, and manage chronic, as well as acute patient problems
Triage clinical questions and concerns from patients
Counsel and educate patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management outside of the hospital
Facilitate and deliver care to patients collaboratively and autonomously
Obtain and review outside records/reports as needed and follow-up/collaborate with the physician to re-develop the treatment plan as necessary
Provide education support regarding different treatment protocols
Order medication and document all patient/caregiver encounters in the EMR
Order, supervise and administer infusions
Provide clinical support, as needed, for patients receiving IV medications in the infusion center
Qualification
Required
Requires a master's degree in nursing as a Nurse Practitioner trained in the care of adults
Has at least 5 years of experience in caring for rheumatology patients
Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses
Must have NP Board Certification
BCLS
Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
Preferred
Computer skills, proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in clinical research setting necessary, including a thorough understanding of ICH-GCP and CFR guidelines
Tri-State and FL licensure
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
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