Manager, Research Operations (Trauma Surgery)

Job Summary:

Manages research administration for a large department. Directly responsible for grant operations, financial planning, and pre and post-award management and implementation activities.

Job Duties:

1. Provides professional expertise in the complex areas of sponsored research contracts and agreements, subcontracts, clinical trial agreements, and material transfer agreements.
2. Manages staff to include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; setting and adjusting pay rates and hours of work; planning/directing work; appraising productivity/efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status.
3. Handles staff complaints/grievances and disciplines when necessary.
4. Oversees the financial operations of multiple awards, to include allocation of funds, expenditure approval and supply management.
5. Develops and recommends cost control, planning, scheduling, and procedural changes.
6. Serves as the technical expert for equipment and safety compliance.
7. Directs managers and staff on safety protocols, equipment utilization and lab safety protocols.
8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience:

Seven (7) years experience in clinical research or related administration is required, or five (5) years experience with a Master's degree is preferred.

Preferred:

Master's degree is preferred.

Experience in research operations, compliance, and guidelines.  Demonstrate abilities to manage a variety of projects with successful outcomes. 

Budgeting knowledge, strong knowledge in budget and financial analysis.

Supervisory Requirements:

Has the authority to direct the work of others, hire or fire employees, or provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employee.