Supervisor, Clinical & Translational Science

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The Supervisor of Clinical and Translational Science is responsible for supervision and guidance of the research scientists as assigned for implementation of high-quality investigator-initiated clinical research protocols which fit the mission values and strategic plans of the Cook Childrens Health Care System but fall outside the scope of sponsored clinical trials. This individual is a resource expert for the design initiation conduction analysis and publication of clinical research projects of both a retrospective and prospective nature and serves investigative teams by active participation in the role of a Research Scientist.

Education & Experience:

• Masters degree in appropriate field (e.g. Research Epidemiology Biostatistics Statistics Chemistry etc.) and 7 years of relevant professional experience is required

• A PhD with relevant professional experience is preferred

• Proven leadership interpersonal and communication skills is required

• Experience in supervising and managing subordinates is preferred

• Pharmaceutical or related industry experience with clinical trials including interaction with Regulatory Agencies especially FDA is preferred

• 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 processing and Excel

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of principles of research and federal regulations

• Excellent writing and editing skills; Strong organizational skills and be detail oriented

• Ability to understand complex statistical and protocol design

• Excellent leadership interpersonal and oral written and electronic interpersonal communication skills

Certification/Licensure:

• Maintains licensure and certification as appropriate to profession

• Certification (e.g. Statistical Analyst Certification) or research appropriate certification preferred

About Us:

Cook Childrens Health Care System

Cook Childrens Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the countrys leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Childrens 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 Childrens is an equal opportunity employer. As such Cook Childrens 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.