Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Research Professional

Position Summary
Flexible work arrangements including virtual and hybrid work locations are an integral part of the School of Medicines Working Forward initiative. As such this positions work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the units business needs. This is a full time position and occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on study demands. The Research Professional ( EHRA -NF) will serve as research operations lead supporting Pediatric Critical Care Medicine ( PCCM ). The Research Professional is responsible for directing daily operations of clinical research study regulatory management and providing input in organization of new research administrative initiatives and strategies. The position will report to the Division Chief of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. This position is responsible for a wide range of duties including but not limited to: Performing regulatory support for divisional clinical research projects ( IRB submissions amendments renewals contractual agreements and participant registration); Identifying potential participants and retrieving consent; Facilitating patient involvement in clinical research participation registries; Coordination of biospecimens; Validation of data collection documentation and analysis; and ensuring good clinical practice guidelines are followed. Managing day-to-day operations of multiple projects with considerable independence in the areas of project management planning design data collection/analysis decision making and problem solving. As the Divisions research portfolio grows this role may assume additional leadership responsibilities related to the coordination and oversight of research personnel and activities consistent with institutional policies and future organizational needs. The mission of the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine department is to provide expert multidisciplinary care for a broad spectrum of conditions impact infants children and teenagers within the UNC Childrens Pediatric Intensive Care Unit ( PICU ) and the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit ( PCICU ). Providers deploy a wide-variety of treatments and life support functions such as cardiac addition to superior patient care the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is one of the premier multidisciplinary training programs in the Southeast.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Advanced experience in clinical or translational research coordination project management or program operations. Ability to independently manage complex multi-site research studies. Strong working knowledge of clinical research regulations IRB processes and Good Clinical Practice ( ICH GCP ). Experience coordinating research budgets and funding structures in collaboration with grants and finance partners. Excellent organizational communication and problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively with investigators research staff institutional partners and external collaborators. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and research data systems (e.g. REDCap).

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Four or more years of experience supporting externally funded research programs. Experience with observational outcomes based or device related research. Experience contributing to grant writing progress reporting and scholarly publications. SOCRA or ACRP certification strongly desired.