Senior Clinical Research Director (SCRD)

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HJF is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Director (SCRD) to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for project. The Clinical Director will plan and support the execution of TBI Research and manage the implementation of clinical research protocols in addition to handle research findings to build capacity to support further expansion of programming.

This position will be in support of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. The TBICoE is a branch of the Research Support Division in the Research and Engineering Directorate (R&E) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a Federal Program within the Department of Defense (DoD). TBICoE, known previously as the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), has been congressionally mandated since 1992 and is currently a matrixed research, dissemination, and knowledge translation program, supporting warfighter brain health and readiness by advancing the traumatic brain injury state of the science and clinical standards.

TBICoE's mission to support the warfighter is executed through subject matter experts embedded across DHA facilities with expertise in TBI clinical research investigations, surveillance, clinical tool development and training, cognitive monitoring and assessment, and dissemination of TBI tools, products, and education/training materials to DoD medical personnel, service members, including Guard, Reserve, and operational medics/corpsmen, veterans with TBI, and families/caregivers of the warfighter.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Coordinates and manages clinical research from the point of strategic visioning and development of the research agenda to proposal development, execution and distribution of findings.
• Supports implementation, communication, and ongoing execution of research, program evaluation and performance measurement efforts.
• Coordinates with program managers and site-specific investigators to prepare grant/funding applications, develop contracts with vendors, write progress reports for sponsors and track various aspects of the program related to research administration.
• Contributes to the development and modifications of study budgets and is responsible for budget compliance and development/tracking of protocol performance metrics.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree [MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or relevant terminal doctorate degree] in related health or medical field. Experience within clinically appropriate systems of care may be accepted in lieu of educational minimums.
• Minimum 5-10 years of training or experience in clinical and/or research activities in traumatic brain injury required.
• 5-10 years of experience in research as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and presentations required.
• 2-5 years management experience preferred.
• Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred. Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.
• As applicable, maintains current license to practice in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands, or any US territory that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license must be current and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of DoD, federal and local regulations, and policies pertinent to research involving human subjects.
• Ability to function independently with a high degree of professionalism and clinical judgment required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels to foster collaborative research activities required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to facilitate, present and translate information to diverse end users of research findings in small and large groups, inclusive of providers, scientists, line leaders, and other relevant TBI stakeholders, as well as the flexibility to re-prioritize quickly based on shifting gaps, taskers, leadership composition, and local/HQ requirements required.
• Must have a high level of competence in clinical investigations, research administration (e.g., budget management, project/grant management, personnel requirements, regulatory compliance, etc), and staff education on SOPs, policies, and best practices.
• Ability to effectively author and lead teams on professional, peer reviewed journal articles, manuscripts, research grant applications, posters and research reports required.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team is required.
• The incumbent must be able to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Office, as well as relevant statistical software.
• Knowledge and experience with MHS, combat/deployment issues, and psychological health issues in the military are highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience with brain injury is required.
• S/he must adhere to legal, professional, and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in working with governance and advisory groups, bringing together diverse skills sets, abilities and personal and professional experiences to bear on the successful planning and execution of large-scale research projects.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, organizational skills, and keen analytical ability.
• Knowledge of clinical research methodologies, with demonstrated experience in formulating research questions and hypotheses, developing logic models and theories of change, and selecting appropriate study designs, data sources, and measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in directing mixed-method studies, including conduct of literature reviews, development, pilot-testing, and administration of data collection instruments and analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize knowledge across a various field including medicine, psychology, and neuroscience.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance, including background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $120,600-$224,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.