AVP, Clinical Research: Research Intelligence Sponsored Projects

Job Description

This highly skilled and experienced research administrator will take the lead in setting up and managing a new Sponsored Projects Office for the Northwell enterprise-wide, federally funded clinical research infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead the design, implementation, and management of the Research Intelligence Sponsored Projects Office, overseeing all pre-award activities for federally-funded clinical research grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements, and transfers through Northwell Healthcare, Inc. The AVP will lead a team that will work closely with departmental administrators, staff, and faculty, providing guidance and advice to ensure compliance with Northwell and sponsor guidelines, including federal and state regulations during the proposal development and review period, to ensure a successful submission. The successful candidate will place a strong emphasis on the development of efficient and effective workflows and policies that meet the needs of the research community and use data-driven metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the Clinical Research function by developing leaders and driving programs and initiatives that support and impact the overall Northwell health system goals.
• Develops and articulates a long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Promotes quality and productivity improvements through involvement in the development of improved research procedures, process innovations and changes which support the strategic direction.
• Coordinates, develops and executes public relations and communication programs for internal and external audiences; directs the research, development and implementation of marketing policies, plans and procedures which capitalize on current and future research market opportunities.
• Researches, develops and coordinates the implementation of strategic plans, policies and standards regarding research to include maximizing market share, growth strategies, expense control, space allocation, and technological equipment and information systems purchases.
• Monitors fiscal operations including, fiscal accounting, reporting and control; billing and payroll; third party reimbursement and contracting; regulatory cost reporting, internal auditing and budget coordination and forecasting.
• Reviews and directs the planning, design, implementation and support of information systems, networks, and applications to support research operations.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, tax laws, and regulatory agency standards of compliance and health system's corporate compliance program.
• Evaluates and directs the assessment of services and development of new programs and research projects that support strategic operational goals.
• Directs the implementation of human resources plans to achieve strategic goals and objectives including organizational development, recruiting, compensation, training and development, employee engagement and relations.
• Selects, develops, manages, and evaluates direct reports; oversees the selection, development, management, and evaluation of indirect reports.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 10-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre Award Research Administrator (CPRA), highly preferred.
• Experience with federally-funded grant applications and awards, including working with federal granting agencies such as PCORI, DOD, NSF, HHS.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and written and oral communication required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
  
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