Research Program Director

Company: Summa Health System
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

Research Program Director Full time 40 hrs/ week Research ProjectsSumma Health System-Akron campusSumma Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Summary:Directs and manages all departmental/service line/Institute/or program research related activities, including clinical, translational and basic research as applicable, and collaborates with departmental/service line/Institute/or program leaders to set the l strategic plan for research. Works with physicians, residents, sponsors, research staff and students to ensure all research related activities, including administrative responsibilities related to research, are completed. Manages all research staff and ensures research within scope of responsibility is conducted according to federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications:Formal Education Required:-Masters degree in Biostatistics, Biomedical Sciences, or other research-intensive degree.-Doctoral degree preferredExperience and Training Required:-History of supervisory or management experience-At least 5 years of healthcare related research experience, in the applicable department/service line/Institute/or program areaOther Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:-Demonstrated leadership, management and organizational skills-Demonstrated skills in finance/budgeting, computer applications, customer service, marketing-Demonstrated ongoing commitment to continuous professional growth, development and excellence required-Ability to seek and obtain external funding-Knowledge of research related activities within a health care setting-Ability to direct the work of others-Ability to manage and motivate staff; develop and maintain effective interactions with government and private sector agencies-Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively with physicians, hospital staff, patients, and community and industry partners-Maintains good physical and emotional well-being and positive attitude-Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers/coworkers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity-Ability to direct own work efforts to assure desired and contracted outcomes.-Maintain confidentiality of hospital patient information.Level of Physical Demands:-Sedentary: Exerts up to ten pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently #LI-AV1

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