Research Director Wellness and Recovery after Psychosis Program
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Position: WRAP Research Director Psychiatry
Location: Boston MA
Schedule: 40 hours per week Hybrid
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC) our diverse staff works together for one goal to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
Youll find a supportive work environment at BMC with rich opportunities throughout your career for training development and growth and where youll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis (WRAP) Research Director is responsible for the strategic direction/oversight of the WRAP research portfolio. The WRAP Research Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of WRAP research projects to satisfy defined goals or scientific objectives. WRAP researchers take different approaches to studying psychosis with and without cooccurring substance use disorders across the lifespan including epidemiologic studies prevention and treatment clinical trials evaluation and qualitative work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research Development
- Play a lead role with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Coinvestigators in overseeing the development and writing of grant applications including complex multicomponent NIH funding mechanisms (e.g. Centers and Consortia).
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external collaborators and funding agency officials to identify and develop new research and training opportunities.
- Provide guidance to junior faculty Fellows and other trainees on issues related to research development IRB regulations manuscript analysis and presentations hiring and BMC/BUSM and NIH guidelines related to conducting research
- Contribute as a coauthor on peerreviewed manuscripts of research results; i.e. participate in the development of the research question interpretation of results review of background literature and writing text.
Research Project Implementation and Oversight
- Oversee the development and implementation of research projects for the PI and Clinical Investigators within WRAP. Monitor progress and productivity of each research project
- Oversee coordination of Data Safety Monitoring Board activities (meetings charter minutes reports). Develop research study protocols and update written protocols as necessary
- Direct activities related to IRB protocols including developing new protocols responding to complex scenarios ensuring investigators and staff are compliant with training regulations tracking/reporting adverse events
- Develop NIH progress reports. Serve as a liaison with NIH Program Officials
Project Development
- Coordinates/facilitates the research project management life cycle including initiation development and implementation of all complex experimentation projects in the WRAP Program. Responsible for the completion of both research and project management deliverables including project plans/research schedules progress reports/investigational applications
- Responsible for scoping directing early research activities training managerlevel research staff and managing the completion of investigational forms
- Directs research teams and manages research project timelines to ensure research projects or milestones are completed within the specified and in line with annual objectives
- Meets regularly with a large multidisciplinary research team to collect and communicate highlevel business and research requirements and set expectations for researchrelated work
Staff Management
- Supervise research staff (e.g. Clinical Investigators 24 PostDoctoral Research Fellows Biostatistician WRAP Coordinator etc. including training delegating tasks overseeing daily activities mentoring guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development
- Prepares performance evaluations submits timesheets; responsible for hiring disciplining and processing terminations in accordance with established polices
Administrative Duties
- Oversees purchasing invoices and accounts payable for all projects in WRAP
- Collaborates with the Principal Investigator to monitor expenses facilitate contracts order materials and document all approved variances
- Liaisons with Institutional Review Board (IRB) to oversee submissions correspondence and regulatory binders including administrative amendments
- Leads the development and writing of proposals to obtain funding for ongoing and future research activities
The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Required Education: Masters degree in a related field
- Preferred Education: PhD specialized in serious mental illness or schizophrenia
EXPERIENCE:
- Successful candidates will have 710 years of experience in psychiatric research public health health care administration and/or related field including experience managing projects and operations.
- Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with clinical trials
- Supervision of other team members
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):
- Advanced knowledge of grant application processes. Excellent ability to interpret PI goals.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to integrate broad concepts and attention to detail when approaching complex questions
- Able to prioritize work with an appreciation and understanding of organizational drivers mission critical objectives and budgetary expectations.
- Readily notices workflow breakdowns and is able to fix them promoting effective and efficient systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface with staff at all levels. Experience managing implementations in a dynamic and highly integrated organization
JOB BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical dental and vision insurance options
- Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
- Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color zip code and financial circumstances shouldnt dictate health.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability please send an email toor callto let us know the nature of your request.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
