Job Description:

Director

The EMBRACE (Equity in Maternal and Birthing outcomes and Reproductive Health through Community Engagement) Center is seeking a “Deputy Director of Research” position. The EMBRACE Center is an NIH-funded Research Center of Excellence that aims to enhance Black maternal health and well-being and reproductive equity and justice in Allegheny County through strong community/academic partnerships and engagement

Job Summary

Provides oversight and supervision of all administrative, staffing, and clinical functions for highly regulated programs, projects, and initiatives within a research program. Facilitates strategic planning, budgetary systems and cost models, and space management. Acts as signatory authority and oversees all reporting functions. Develops a biosafety manual.

Essential Functions

Strategic Management: Develop, implement, and direct research operations, including administrative, budgetary, fiscal, and policy matters. Prepare analyses, manage administrative functions, and oversee education, training, outreach, and policy development.

Coordination of Projects: Oversee and coordinate all research projects across EMBRACE, ensuring alignment and integration across various components of the Center.

Research Design and Administration: Manage research protocols and methods development, including designing study protocols, managing data analysts, contributing to grant proposals, and supervising research staff.

Staff Supervision: Hire, train, and supervise staff. Conduct performance reviews, handle disciplinary actions, manage work schedules, and provide professional development opportunities.

Data Management: Oversee data entry, report dissemination, data management procedures, and ensure adherence to developed research protocols.

Policy Implementation: Implement and ensure compliance with policies and procedures that support high-quality research services and meet professional, regulatory, and organizational standards

Physical Effort

Generally sedentary

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Director - Clinical Research Operations

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 7

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Work Arrangement: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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