SCI Senior Director, Clinical Operations (Hybrid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated leadership experience of clinical trials and research teams.
• Oncology clinical operations experience.
• Academic clinical research experience.
• Advanced degree in nursing or other relevant fields preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, motivating, and managing a high performing team comprised of multiple position and experience levels.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, policies and processes, and regulatory requirements associated with the development, implementation, and administration of multi-site or large-scale clinical trials and complex projects.
• Experience in adherence to GCP and other federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to human subject research.
• Knowledge of policies and regulations relevant to clinical trial management systems, electronic medical records, and clinical research billing practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organization with the ability to manage large volumes of information and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with and influence internal and external stakeholders with excellent independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, training, planning, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and analytical problem solving, with strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills. Ability to present ideas and information effectively.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor’s degree plus eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. 
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff and/or managers.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-site or large-scale clinical trials research. 
• Management experience with developing strategies and leading the administrative and financial operations of a large academic or industry-based clinical research organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to interact and influence internal senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, project management and change management skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and/or regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in analytical problem solving and negotiating experience. 
• Knowledge and experience including Good Clinical Practices, and Conduct of Clinical Research Studies. 
• Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills, writing skills, communication skills and consulting skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Clinical Research Certification (SoCRA, ACRP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push pull objects that weigh to ten pounds. 
• Occasionally stand, use a telephone or write by hand. 
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb, twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach or work above shoulders, sort, file paperwork or parts, operate foot and hand controls.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional local and overnight travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Ensure consistency and adherence to clinical research guidelines, compliance with good clinical practices, good manufacturing practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Interpersonal Skills:  Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. 
• Promote Culture of Safety:  Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. 

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

   

The expected pay range for this position is $195,687 to $293,100 per annum. 
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.