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Organization:

Section of Surgical Sciences

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the full-time Mgr, Research Programs will be responsible for operational project management of at least one multi-site NIH-funded clinical trial. The study examines social determinants of risk associated with disparities in access to liver transplantation and liver donation for Black transplant patients and living donors.

Candidates ideally have experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. They should also have the ability to adapt communication style to multiple cultural environments. Candidates should have an understanding of the issues of institutional and structural racism and bias and have a strong interest in incorporating the perspectives of communities of color in the analysis of the outcomes of clinical decision-making.

The Mgr, Research Programs serves as program manager for clinical research studies, including but not limited to assisting in the development of recruitment goals; supervising a team of research staff, communication of performance expectations; conducting performance evaluations; and monitors quality assurance standards, programs, and procedures within the team.

Responsibilities include: project management (e.g., managing Institutional Review Board materials and submission; establishing and managing REDCap databases, maintaining accurate research records; managing participant financial compensation, tracking participants), in-person recruitment of participants at the transplant center; obtaining informed consent; conducting surveys and interviews; reviewing medical records; data entry; qualitative data analysis; report writing and presentation preparation; and assisting the Principal Investigator.

The Mgr, Research Programs will complete all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices and all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policies, and procedures developed by the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Institutional Review Board.

The applicant must have completed a bachelor's degree, preferably a master's degree, in the field of public health, multicultural studies, psychology, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of research experience.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the components of a clinical research program(s).
• Communicates and models values and mission of VU/VUMC.
• Establishes, supports, and promotes ownership of team goals. Works as a team to accomplish common goals. Willingly accepts responsibility and performs expected and unexpected tasks. Willingly exerts extra effort when necessary to get the job done.
• Coordinates processing & analysis of data, conduct of experimental tests & procedures.
• Coordinates between collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
• Trains, directs, assigns duties to & supervises research staff, students, residents &/or fellows.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills. Applies key concepts of facilitative leadership. Delegates tasks as appropriate and follows up to assure completion.
• Effectively motivates team members. Listens and understands other team member's point of view. Considers suggestions from others. Creates and supports a climate of trust, openness, and honest communication.
• Recognizes areas of responsibility and takes charge of them. Takes ownership of problems brought to their attention. Follows through from analysis to problem resolution. Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism. Demonstrates a positive attitude in response to suggestions for improvement.
• Assigns and reviews work; effectively prioritizes tasks and work assignments.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate and follows up to assure completion.
• Encourages appreciation and respect of diversity in workplace. Treats all team members as unique individuals with valuable resources and skills that enhance the team.
• Plans, organizes, and completes projects in an efficient manner.
• Ensure a safe, satisfying, and enriching environment for employees and provides a qualified, competent staff.
• Defines qualifications and performance expectations for staff positions and re-evaluates over time.
• Develops and communicates team goals providing appropriate follow-up to assure resolution.
• Creates an environment that encourages and supports self-development and learning through regular, immediate feedback. Thoroughly documents all conversations with teams to provide detail needed in future performance evaluations or counseling's.
• Assures that each staff member's ability is regularly assessed in meeting the performance expectations stated in his/her job description. Assesses accomplishment of last year's goals and creation of next year's goals based upon individual and departmental goals.
• Recommends personnel action, including hiring, promotions, and terminations.
• Counsels employees with regard to disciplinary actions taken in response to violations of institution/department policies.
• Communicates in and across teams to maximize effectiveness, efficiency, and information sharing.
• Analyzes situations/events, develops recommendations/plans and prepares presentations/conclusions.
• Uses innovative thinking when developing alternative solutions.
• Can distinguish critical needs/problems from less urgent ones. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and issues.
• Actively identifies and participates in educational and developmental activities to improve knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance personal and departmental development.
• May present at national conferences/panels or contribute to publications.
• Other duties as assigned, and responsibilities will extend to other research studies, upon funding.

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education :

Bachelor's

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