Director, Clinical & Translational Science

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The Director, Clinical & Translational Science will serve as a Scientist who will develop and lead a pediatric research division toward national recognition for breakthroughs transforming clinical practice by developing, analyzing, and rapidly diffusing innovative solutions to deliver high value care to our patients. Practically, the Director applies extensive scientific, drug, and medical device research expertise to oversee cross-functional research teams that are tasked with conducting investigator-initiated research, identifying and validating novel diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, and translates these insights and findings to maximally benefit patients. As a mentor, the Director will support and develop the research careers of other professionals at Cook Children's. This leader serves as a key point of contact between Cook Children's Research Administration Office (RAO) and Information Services (IS) for safe and effective use of protected information and technology. The Director stays current in clinical research practices, good clinical practices, OHRP, and FDA regulations, incorporating this knowledge into system planning and deployment, and serves as a knowledgeable resource about the clinical research study process and procedures at Cook Children's.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree required in appropriate field (e.g., Research, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Chemistry, etc.).

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience is required.

• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills is required.

• Demonstrated experience with clinical research study design and development, data management, statistical analysis, and medical and grant writing required.

Position requires an individual with:

• Demonstrated expertise in identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts;

• Demonstrated expertise in effectively managing data, statistical analysis and interpretation, medical and grant writing, and study design;

• Computer proficiency in word and data processing;;

• Knowledge of medical terminology;

• Knowledge of principles of research and federal regulations;

• Excellent writing and editing skills;

• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills;

• Ability to understand complex statistical and protocol design;

• Excellent leadership and written, oral, and electronic communication skills.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

Maintains licensure and certification as appropriate to profession.

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.