Sarah Cannon Research Institute · 14 hours ago
Vice President of Research Operations
USA, TN, Nashville
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expSarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is a leading oncology research organization dedicated to advancing cancer treatments. The Vice President of Research Operations will oversee research operations across assigned sites, ensuring operational standards and coordination of research services while collaborating with various leaders to implement strategies and improve trial execution.
Research
Responsibilities
Works closely with the Sr. Vice President of Research Operations to provide administrative direction for the research operations of the assigned sites
Assists in developing and executing SCRI internal and external strategies
Provides operational oversight, leadership, and direction in the execution and management of trials at assigned sites
Manages performance and development of all direct reporting colleagues
Oversees clinical trial related activities completed/performed by the research staff to ensure completeness and accuracy as well as adherence to federal and state guidelines
Manages, monitors, and operates within approved budget
Assess organization processes associated with trial execution and identifies ways to improve and streamline internal procedures
Monitors industry trends and participates in educational activities as directed by SCRI
Collaborates with assigned research administrative site leaders, practice administrative leaders, hospital administration, physician leaders, and all SCRI leaders to implement the research strategy ensuring high quality and efficient services while promoting growth
Communicates regularly and routinely with the Sr. Vice President of Research Operations concerning enrollment, operational structure and challenges, status of meeting objectives, and quality while highlighting risks and suggested courses of action pertinent to the efficient operation of the research of the assigned sites
Works closely with the Senior Vice President to ensure the strategies, priorities, and operations of all assigned research sites are aligned and complementary to SCRI
Works closely with the Quality Leadership to obtain regular status reports, opportunity reports, risks, and plans to ensure the highest level of quality at assigned sites and report and/or escalate to leadership appropriately
Reports to Senior Vice President on the status of all projects and objectives, highlighting areas where executive action is necessary
Ensures internal process and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are updated according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and ensure internal Quality Assurance standards and practices are in place
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
At least seven years of leadership experience
Broad based business acumen and understanding of research practices and processes (operations, finance, technology, etc.)
Knowledge of oncology
Outstanding strategic thinking and management skills
Outstanding people leading skills of large teams
Success in partnering with healthcare administrators and physicians
Outstanding communication/presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively to varying audiences
Success in identifying partners and executing complex processes
Skills in successful project management, business analysis, problem solving and consensus building
Strong team-oriented, results driven and collaborative style
Ability to work across business lines to address strategic issues of importance and ability to work on multiple projects at once
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deepak Bhamidipati
Assistant Director of Drug Development
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