Director of Clinical Research

Description

Director, Clinical Research

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

The Director of the Institute of Clinical Research at Holy Name Medical Center leads the strategic, and operational aspects of the organization's research initiatives. This role involves fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration to advance clinical research aligned with Holy Name's mission. The Director is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the Institute, enhancing its research capabilities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Director of the Institute of Clinical Research provides administrative leadership and will be responsible for effective planning, oversight, and coordination of research projects within Holy Name. This position provides support for the expansion of research programs, ensures effective coordination of research, and monitors the progress and performance of all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility, including responsive interactions with state and federal partners, compliance with regulatory requirements, budgetary oversight, including monitoring and tracking projects; grant and contract development and negotiations; and, project reporting. The Director of Research must be able to organize complex projects, provide attention to detail, and communicate effectively. They manage the day-to-day research operations and objectives in support of assigned projects, ensure effective and efficient workflows, and adhere to quality standards for staff, program, and self. This position maintains a working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the Code of Conduct for human research and works with other groups responsible for information technology support, data management, regulatory compliance, and professional development.

What you will do

• Strategic Planning and Leadership:
  • Develop and implement a strategic vision and goals for the Institute of Research, aligned with Holy Name’s mission and values.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate research into the institution’s overall strategic plan.
  • Lead efforts to expand the Institute's clinical research portfolio, including industry-sponsored trials, investigator-initiated studies, and grant-funded projects.
  • Identify and prioritize research areas that align with community health needs and Holy Name’s clinical strengths.
• Research Program Development:
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical research programs and initiatives
  • Foster partnerships with research networks, and industry sponsors to expand research opportunities.
  • Develop and promote interdisciplinary collaboration among departments to enhance research output.
• Operational and Financial Oversight:
  • Manage the operational aspects of the Institute, including staffing, resource allocation, and infrastructure development.
  • Develop and oversee the Institute’s budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Identify funding opportunities, secure grants, and support for research programs.
• Regulatory Compliance and Ethics:
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and institutional regulations governing clinical research, including IRB standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
  • Establish and maintain ethical standards and practices in all research activities.
  • Serve as Director of the Holy Name HRPP, providing oversight of the Holy Name Human Research Participant Protections Program.
  • Monitor and address potential risks related to research integrity and compliance.
  • Leverage data analytics and technology to support research initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with IT and data management teams to implement systems for tracking research progress, outcomes, and compliance.
• Other Functions:
  • Support the GME program

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field required
• Master's degree in Business Management or Ph.D in a science-related field preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in research, including three (3) years of business management and leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Google Suite/Enterprise (High proficiency)
• Clinical Research (High proficiency)
• Project Management (High proficiency)
• Clinical Terminology (High proficiency)
• Research Grant Writing and Administration (Medium proficiency)
• Protocol Development (Medium proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional SOCRA/ACRP upon hire required

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.