Department:

SOM Department of Biostatistics

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Faculty

Position Title:

Assistant Director, Projects and Planning - Biostatistics & Data Science

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

Provides project management, risk management, and day-to-day coordination of multiple complex clinical trial projects from protocol development to study close-out for the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (ISPCTN) through the Data Coordinating and Operations Center (DCOC) within the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science. Position collaborates with cross-functional teams and monitors the progress and performance of all aspects of the assigned projects, including regular interactions with NIH Program Office. The position requires a high degree of strategic and critical thinking, verbal and written communication, and information organization. The position works in a fast-paced environment and multiple priorities and deadlines.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

• Provides overall multidisciplinary project management for internal study staff, external Principal Investigators, Clinical Site Managers, Financial and IRB Administrators, Clinical Informatics and Data Management, Biostatistics, Science Writers, and NIH Program Office.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the successful planning and execution of multiple clinical research studies to include: external Principal Investigators; research sponsor representatives (including the NIH); study sites; internal study staff, including Clinical Site Managers, Financial and IRB Administrators, Informatics, Biostatistics, Professional Development Science Writers, and External Communications.

• Create, track, and update project plans and timelines for internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain complex project reports, timelines, and other appropriate tools needed for project oversight.

• Provide extensive project management for external Principal Investigators, funding agency representatives (including the NIH), and ISPCTN study sites.

• Assist in the development of multi-site study budgets and contracts and track through internal and external approval processes.

• Develop, maintain and train DCOC personnel on department-wide systems that ensure efficiency, automated workflows, and improved research tracking, follow-up, and quality deliverables.

• Provide training for new internal staff in study team operations.

• Facilitate and lead internal meetings and network meetings with investigators and staff outside of KUMC.

• Develop and maintain accurate Standard Operating Procedures for the DCOC.

• Gather information from internal project core leaders to coordinate the execution of project deliverables.

• Facilitate effective communication and interaction among staff, investigators, and senior leaders of KUMC.

• Maintain compliance with all KUMC, DCOC, and NIH policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory, and project-specific requirements.

• Monitor workloads and adherence to deadlines and escalates issues to DCOC PIs.

• Recommends and leads continual process improvement activities.

• Represents the department and investigators at local, regional, and national meetings.

• Ensure policies, procedures and employee actions of the areas are performed in accordance with KUMC Policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Ensure coordination of area work with other areas of KUMC to ensure integration and support of KUMC goals and objectives.

• Maintain personal level of subject matter expertise necessary to ensure the area activities are carried out on a best practices basis.

• Participate in and/or lead appropriate committees, task force, or other similar activities assuring optimal resource utilization.

• Ensure the confidentiality of the medical center, employee, and patient information. Handle sensitive data with discretion and in accordance with KUMC policies and legal requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree with scientific emphasis and relevant clinical research experience. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience: 5 years of project management experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in a clinical, scientific, or technical field applicable to clinical research administration or trials.   Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience: 8 years of experience in grant administration, clinical studies administration, and grant project management operations in an academic medical school.

Skills:

• Communication skills

• Self-directed

• Independent judgment

• Organizational skills

• Confidentiality

• Critical thinking skills     

• Project Management skills

• Mentoring & training skills

• Strategic thinking skills

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$96,000.00 - $152,000.00

Minimum

$96,000.00

Midpoint

$124,000.00

Maximum

$152,000.00