Director of Research

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

The Director of Research is responsible for the full scope of cardiovascular research operations. This includes: fiscal management, study operation, program development, patient recruitment, trial management, physician relationships, and colleague administration. Must have managerial and leadership skills and excellent organizational abilities. Works closely with division leadership as well as physicians and practice administrators.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Director of Research where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Assists in developing and executing research institute/division internal and external strategies
• Provides oversight, leadership and direction in the management of clinical trials
• Provides operational oversight and direction in the execution of trials
• Assesses quality of data and performance of clinical trials and develops action plans to address performance gaps
• Monitors patient accrual rates and implements action plans for sites with accrual issues
• Assesses organizational processes associated with trial execution and identifies ways to improve and streamline internal procedures
• Meets with the facilities and physician partners as needed to ensure contracted services are being provided by supporting departments
• Keeps executive and management team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to trial operations
• Conducts regular departmental and staff meetings
• Manages the performance of all research operations colleagues, including role expectations and performance reviews
• Ensures general inquiries from current and prospective patients, sponsors, and physicians are appropriately routed and answered
• Directs, motivates and trains staff as necessary
• Develops, implements and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, retention and continuing education of the cardiovascular research staff
• Develops the cardiovascular clinical research operations budget, monitors expenses and stays within budget
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address clinical research issues
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of data/information, providing recommendations for corrective action when necessary
• Attends and participates in all required meetings
• Proactively handles standard of care or conflict of interest issues
• Presents data and/or represents company at external forums as necessary
• Collaborates with the quality department to support investigator initiated trials for publication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (4 year program)
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP)
• Clinical Research experience: Minimum of three years of progressive responsibility or related experience in research coordination in a patient care setting
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office, EDC, and CTMS applications
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and GCP

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170 urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare's graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Research opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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