Assistant Director - Research Operations

Job Summary
The NRG Oncology Statistics and Data Management Center (NRG SDMC) is a large, national, federally funded multi-center organization that conducts clinical trials research with offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Buffalo and Chicago. The NRG SDMC office at the University of Pittsburgh is responsible for collection, processing, and management of numerous cancer clinical trials. There are over 1800 clinical sites in our research network which provide over 6,000 participants annually for the NRG Oncology clinical trials.
The Assistant Director – Research Operations directs the local quality assurance program of the SDMC, including the day-to-day audit operations. The Assistant Director supports audit program development and implementation, staff supervision and ensures compliance with Federal regulations, and the development and maintenance of written standard operating procedures. The Assistant Director supports the Center Director and is a member of the local NRG SDMC leadership team.

Job Duties

• Directs the daily work of the Quality Assurance Specialists and Quality Assurance Program Manager.
• Oversees operations of the Pittsburgh SDMC Quality Assurance Team; collaborating and supporting the audit activities of the broader quality assurance program.
• Participates in monthly and semi-annual cross-office quality assurance team meetings.
• Ensures all required audit reviews and reports are prepared and submitted timely and accurately in support of the overall goals of the audit program.
• Participates in external audits as required.
• Supports education and training of member institutions at semi-annual meetings as required.

Job Summary
Leads team and manages the administrative responsibilities of the Research Operations Department. Oversees logistical efforts and writes research grant proposals. Creates and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Formulates and monitors budgets, disperses expenses, and performs associated financial duties.

Essential Functions
Position requires coding, entering, verifying, and maintaining data as it relates to the external site visit audit program of the NRG Oncology. Incumbent will work with external sites to ensure adherence to data collection procedures. This requires maintaining files and communicating effectively.

Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category
Full-time regular

Job Classification
Staff.Assistant Director - Research Operations

Job Family
Research

Job Sub-Family
Research Operations

Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required
5

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Relocation Offered
No

Visa Sponsorship Provided
No

Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances
Not Applicable

Required Documents
Resume

Optional Documents
Cover Letter