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Rutgers The State University Associate Director, Research Operations in Newark, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Director, Research Operations
Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services
Department NJMS-Medicine-Infectious Diseases
Overview
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Associate Director Clinical Research Operations for NJMS- Infectious Diseases. The Associate Director of Research Operations will provide leadership, technical, and fiscal oversight for international infectious diseases clinical research endeavors of the Center for Emerging Pathogens/Section of Infectious Diseases and its faculty investigators.Among the key duties of this position is the following:
  • Provides strategic vision in the development, implement, and execution of clinical protocols funded by NIH/NIAID, specifically tuberculosis research programs aimed to identify biological responses to eradicate tuberculosis.
  • Is responsible to oversee the storage of epidemiological data, performing pertinent statistical analysis resulting from research protocols at international sites and assure high level performance and effective quality assurance/quality control.
  • Assists the Director in operations within the Data and Operations Management Center (DOMC) assuring success in clinical research efforts, while in the field working directly with site personnel.
  • Provides guidance and recommendations for the growth and development of a research unit that is fiscally responsible and addresses the strategic plans of the organization.
  • Has critical input in business development at corresponding international sites, identifying and accurately budgeting and performing cost analysis in determining the most cost-effective approach to be implemented.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 35S
Position Salary 130,417
Annual Minimum Salary 130417.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 164979.000
Annual Maximum Salary 199541.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (Advanced degree (MD or PhD degree) preferred) in a health policy, management and global health with specialization in infectious diseases.
  • At least 5 years of experience in conducting research at international sites is mandatory.
  • Experience in development/proposal generation, study implementation, administration and coordination of human subjects/clinical and translational research in resource-poor international settings.
  • Experience in the implementation of clinical studies with clinical, translational or basic aims/goals.
  • Experience in dealing with sponsored research and funding agency representatives and guidance.
  • Previous management experience in biomedical research administration is desirable.
  • Defined research area of interest exemplified by at least 5 first authored publications in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • He/she should have expertise in a research discipline that can expand the current portfolio of translational research.
  • Ability to write, communicate, work with grants submissions, proposal generation, negotiate with potential partners in collaborative programs.
  • Understanding of sponsor guidance in award administration, fiscal oversight & monitoring subcontractor performance.
  • Knowledge of all applicable international and regulatory compliance regulations - human subjects protection, institutional biosafety, sponsor and institutional fiscal/personnel policies/regulations, and international shipping and handling of infectious biologic materials
  • General and advanced knowledge of infectious diseases, global health and institutional operations.
  • Ability to manage, prioritize, a large, changing portfolio of projects, sub-projects, variety of activities and management of staff across various fields to accomplish project aims and goals. * Exceptional level of professionalism, discretion and ability to work on highly sensitive/confidential projects.
  • Cultural sensitivity in dealing with international collaborators and resource poor sites.
  • Demonstrated ability to support, encourage and mentor junior staff.
  • Travel to international sites, sponsor meetings and other required travel.
  • Cultural sensitivity in dealing with international collaborators and resource-poor institutions/sites.
  • Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment and time-sensitive situations required
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1953
Posting Open Date 08/14/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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