Nursing Director, CRS
CTSI
Full Time
81047BR
Job Summary
In partnership with the Medical Director, CRS, the Clinical Research Services (CRS) and reporting to the Director of Program Administration, the Nursing Director will provide strategic, administrative, operational, and financial direction of a multi-site clinical network across four campuses: Parnassus, SFVAMC, Mission Bay, and ZSFG. The incumbent is additionally responsible for developing partnerships with regional affiliates with potential oversight of the clinical research units at those affiliates.
The incumbent will lead the analysis, planning and strategic formation of CTSI clinical program goals in partnership with the CRS Medical Director and Director of Program Administration, and will oversee and prioritize the responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Operations. The incumbent serves as a role model for professional nursing practice and clinical support roles, with responsibility for the management, supervision, and development of clinical staff across the four campuses.
The clinical and operational management of these units requires understanding of FDA regulations and IRB requirements, including specialized CITI certification (Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection). The incumbent will oversee clinical research protocols that comprise a spectrum of disorders and disease (oncology, hematology, neurology, renal, endocrine, HIV, etc.) which require clinical staff maintain specialized training and certifications that the incumbent oversees. Each unit overseen by the incumbent serves a divergent patient population (adults, pediatrics, veterans, and underserved/at-risk).
The incumbent supports the overall mission of CTSI and UCSF in providing high quality patient care, teaching, and research.
We welcome and encourage applications from those with lived and/or professional experience in communities that have been excluded from research, have been historically underrepresented in staff and leadership roles, and whose professional interests center equity and justice.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Department Description
The Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) facilitates clinical and translational research to improve patient and community health. We do this by providing infrastructure, services and training to enable research to be conducted more efficiently, effectively and in new ways. To advance our mission, we develop broad coalitions and partnerships at the local, regional and national levels to enable a transformation of the research environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of 8 years of directly related experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with clinical research
- Academic knowledge and applied background in clinical research philosophy. Applies knowledge of theoretical concepts and business best practices in a trial setting. Proven ability to translate clinical research philosophy into direct and indirect clinical input to design, planning, initiation, execution and reporting of clinical trials
- Strong knowledge of clinical research concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical trials. In depth theoretical and patient care operational knowledge of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research including legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments
- Strong knowledge of all phases of clinical research, from study startup through closeout and primary publication and presentation. Knowledgeable about clinical studies involving complex trial design issues
- Familiar with the policies, best practices, and standards for effective clinic / center administration. In-depth knowledge of patient population served and the requirements for the delivery of services
- Ability to develop strategic plans, create benchmarks, integrate programs and functions, and successfully advocate for and integrate best practices in clinical research
- Demonstrated management skills supervising, maintaining and developing clinical staff within the study team, and acting as a mentor for professional staff and conducting reviews and performance evaluations. Effectively manages multiple important priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to interface with commercial, regulatory, federal and other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence / persuade
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems. Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
- Strong communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Skill in analyzing and presenting data and strategy to relevant team, governance, external consultant, and regulatory / oversight meetings
- Demonstrated ability to organize research work functions in an efficient and effective manner. Great organizational skills applied to personal work and improving organization of assigned staff and trial
- Expert user of the campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Technical proficiency in project management software
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- ANCC certification as a Nurse Executive and ACRP certification in Clinical Research
- ACLS certification
- Knowledge about affiliation organizations and how to partner and engage them in CRS/UCSF activities
License/Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of California and / or licensure in relevant clinical specialty
- BLS certification
- ONS certification for Chemotherapy and Biotherapy or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- CITI Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
006571 CLIN RSCH MGR 1
Job Category
Nursing - Clinical Research, Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Various Work Sites
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
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