Assistant Director - Research Business Operations

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Research Business Operations oversees the research business aspects of research payor coverage analysis, contracts, budgets, clinical trial management system builds, and epic builds supporting the research enterprise at HonorHealth Research Institute (HRI). The Assistant Director helps the Director lead operational management for effective and efficient business operations across HRI. This oversight includes adequate resourcing, training, and support for negotiating early Phase I, II, II trials contracts and budgets with a variety of sponsors. This position is responsible for implementing efficient business and operational processes for same. Using project management, process improvement and leadership skills, this position will develop and manage a team to efficiently and compliantly lead Research Payor Coverage Analysis, Research Budget Administration, Clinical Trial Management System Build teams, and Research Contract Administration teams. In partnership with the Sr Director, this position will collaboratively advance and support the infrastructure and strategy required to reach business objectives. The Assistant Director plays a critical role in developing and maintaining relationships between the business, finance, IT and clinical departments as well as relevant sponsor partners. Responsibilities will include providing high-level management business support operations. The Assistant Director is accountable for efficient process development, management, research integration, and effective recruitment of personnel, developing, and maintaining appropriate key performance indicators (KPIs), staff acuity modeling for business support that meets the organization's strategic initiatives. Serves as tactical point person as it relates to the negotiations and business operations of clinical trials within the context of sponsor budget and contracts, staff development, physician relationships, quality initiatives, program development, and system-wide success. Assures evidence-based training and standards by creating an environment that encourages the use of standards in research business practices. The position helps drive, support and model a service-oriented culture focused on employee engagement, continuous process improvement, compliance, clinical quality, patient safety, service excellence, innovation, and fiscal responsibility. The position will build and support effective collegial relationships with physicians, leaders and peers across the network to enable an environment of proper operational and financial governance throughout all areas of HonorHealth Operations. Additionally, maintains collaborative spirit and fosters strong partnering relationships throughout the organization.

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