Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Clinical Operations

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities.

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Director of Clinical Operations

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- Core Resources Services (Jennifer Rood ) (Inherited))

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- Pennington Biomedical

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center , a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations in the Clinical Trials Unit.

The Director of Clinical Operations coordinates all operational and logistical processes associated with the inpatient and outpatient clinic. This includes coordination of research programs, implementing and initiating proposed clinical programs, and serving as primary contact for community-based research initiatives and networking projects.

• Coordinate and oversee the overall operation of the clinic.
• Work collaboratively with members of the team (consisting of the principal investigators, research study assistants, data managers, nursing and administrative staff) in theclinic.
• Works on the development and implementation of new employee training and orientation programs.
• Provides status reports on the operation of the Clinical Trials Unit; ensures effective communication regarding study completion, resource utilization, study status, and quality improvement results.
• Communicates with other members of the Clinical Trials Unit management team to ensure effective and efficient operation and continuity of research services.
• Attends individual study meetings as requested/required.
• Represents the Clinical Trials Unit on all committees and institutional meetings as requested.

• Master's degree in business administration or health related field.
• 10 or more years of experience in medical management/administration.

Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

August 20, 2026

September 21, 2026

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana . For more information, visit PBRC .

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to hrm .

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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