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Occupational SummaryLead the development, implementation, and oversight of research programs led by Drs. Bryce Reeve, Kevin Weinfurt, and other faculty involved in the Center for Health Measurement (CHM) in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Oversee a variety of complex duties involved in the analysis, interpretation, and communication of CHM research data, programs and project milestones. Provide input to and support for CHM strategic planning and implementation. Guided by faculty, lead the CHM research portfolio. Supervise CHM staff. Lead and report on potential funding opportunities and efforts to obtain and manage study and program funding. Frequently lead communications with other research groups and programs, serving as primary liaison and public relations lead for the research program. Develop and coordinate wider program activities with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and compliance with study conduct and reporting requirements.

Work Performed

Program Management and Project Development (75%)

1. Provide overall leadership of the CHM research program.
2. Develop strategies to improve or maintain the effectiveness of the research program.
3. Engage groups of diverse stakeholders and facilitate the development of actionable plans and measurable outcome goals.
4. Manage progress of collaborating stakeholders toward achieving project/program goals.
5. Establish risk, cost, time, scope, communication and quality management plans; update plans with input from stakeholders; and direct staff in execution of plans.
6. Provide significant intellectual contribution to the research program, including substantial leadership in developing the scientific content of research proposals and manuscripts.
7. Establish and maintain internal (Duke) and external communications to ensure successful research partnerships.

1. Frequently represent the research program on behalf of PIs at their request.
2. Provide guidance/mentorship as an operational subject matter expert to others who develop or manage large research programs or studies.
3. Develop, negotiate, and oversee project and program budgets.
4. Allocate resources, forecast resource needs, and communicate needs to CHM leadership.
5. Supervise CHM staff who manage the day-to-day activities for the research portfolio.

Research Operations (25%)

1. Develop, oversee adherence to Duke policies and procedures, and train research portfolio team members in a) regulatory and institutional policies and processes, b) screening, c) recruitment, retention, d) study monitoring, e) audit visits (as applicable), f) participant and study level documentation, g) study visits, h) SOPs, and i) contracts and agreements.
2. Provide input for institutional SOPs and handling complex issues related to contracts and agreements. Serve as an expert resource across the study teams within the research program for navigating regulatory compliance with studies.
3. Safety and Ethics. Serve as an expert resource and maintains current knowledge about other resources at Duke pertaining to: a) developing and submitting documentation and information for IRB review (most often to request exemption given the CHM research portfolio), b) preparing and submitting documents needed for regulatory and safety reporting to sponsors and other agencies (as needed), c) conducting, documenting, and developing consent for participants for all types of studies.
Data. Serve as a resource on technologies, and software to ensure the highest quality data guidelines, and policies pertaining to research data QA, collection, entry, security, provenance, and flow. May coordinate with institutional leadership on initiatives and priority setting to ensure appropriate QA processes. Oversee implementation of data quality processes, data flow plans across the research portfolio, and new technologies. Predict areas of vulnerability in data flow across the research program. Serve as an expert resource with regard to data capture, storage, management, quality, and preparation for analysis. Ensure that study teams are familiar with and using data flow plan resources at Duke. Seek out, integrate, and apply new technical knowledge towards innovation and performance improvement, as relevant. Ensure continuous evaluation of technology solutions throughout the research program.
4. Scientific Concepts. Independently write and edit significant sections of funding proposals and grants, review articles, synthesize the literature, and develop manuscripts. Provide significant contribution or leadership on multiple accepted, peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations. Mentor others in this area. Use expertise in research design to develop protocols or research proposals. Serve as an expert resource to faculty, trainees, and staff for the development of protocols for complex investigator-initiated studies. May serve as an institutional expert with regard to research design.
5. Site and Study Management. Oversee the research resources and finance processes for the broad CHM research portfolio. Make feasibility recommendations for the research program. Work with the CRU or departmental leadership to ensure that studies within the research program are conducted in compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Oversee implementation of a) how teams communicate with sponsors and/or CROs b) site visits, c) management of resources (staff, supplies, equipment) d) implementation of operational plans, and e) use of systems and system reports across multiple research programs.
6. Leadership and Professionalism. Keep current with research updates and advances in the scientific area, consider the impact on the broad research portfolio, and oversee necessary implementation. Serve in a leadership capacity with internal and external groups (e.g., speak at events, lead institutional initiatives or committees). Use advanced subject matter expertise in health measurement to solve complex problems or foster innovation across the broad research program. May develop and implement solutions at the institutional level to improve the research process. Use expertise and acumen to influence change at the Center, Department, or CRU level. Demonstrate resilience, leadership, and actively facilitate change for the research program. Communicate effectively with others, regardless of reporting relationship, to accomplish shared work objectives. Establish and assign activities of other managers to accomplish goals of the broad research program.

Skills:

Can easily use computing software and web-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office products, the electronic medical record, iRIS and OnCore).

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's degree

Experience

Work requires a minimum of eight years of research experience (e.g., experience. research, clinical, interaction with study population, program coordination). A Master's degree may substitute for two years of related

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