Description
This position is incentive eligible. Introduction
Directors thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nations leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director of Clinical Research for our Trident Medical Center team where excellence creates excellence.
Benefits
Trident Medical Center, 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 free 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.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Director of Clinical Research role today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Division Director is responsible for the full scope of research operations across all supported service lines. 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 multiple stakeholders including division leadership as well as physician investigators and practice administrators.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement
- 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 facility and physician stakeholders 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 research staff
- Develops the cross service line 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
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in healthcare, research, or other science related field
Certifications:
- Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) required
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Director of Clinical Research. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.
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.