Associate Director of Clinical Research; IIT & Program Strategy Focus; Radiation Oncology

## Associate Director of Clinical Research (IIT & Program Strategy Focus) - Radiation Oncology Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Medical Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR96099#
** Location
* * ST. LOUIS, MO 63108#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** The Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and systems-oriented Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations. Under the direct guidance of the Department Chair / Interim Clinical Trials Director and the Executive Director of Business Affairs, this individual will serve as the primary operational leader for our expansive clinical trials enterprise.
As our department enters a new phase of strategic growth, a primary mandate of this role will be the rapid expansion, standardization, and oversight of our Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) portfolio, which includes landmark multi-disciplinary grants (e.g. our ROBIN U54 center) and pioneering global protocols in SBRT and cardiac radioablation. We are seeking a collaborative leader who can navigate scientific complexity, translate clinical inputs into strategic program plans, and implement enterprise-level systems to elevate overall organizational performance.

The successful candidate will bring a systems-oriented approach to process improvement, empowering our existing teams while promoting consistency, compliance, and high-quality execution across all phases of oncology research#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

** IIT Program Expansion & Leadership
* Lead the strategic growth of the department's Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) portfolio.
* Support principal investigators through concept development and governance review, and oversee the operational execution of complex early-phase and multi-center oncology studies.  Operational Leadership & Mentorship
* Direct the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Trials Office, including the direct supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation of the Clinical Research Manager.
* Oversee cross-functional teams, manage critical paths, and ensure staffing strategies align with program-level planning.
* Design and implement career development pathways to improve research staff retention and engagement.
* Partner collaboratively with existing departmental research leadership during the initial onboarding phase to ensure a seamless transfer of historical institutional knowledge and trial continuity.  Systems Integration & Process Optimization
* Lead the implementation and optimization of enterprise research systems, including EDC and eRegulatory platforms.
* Assess institutional system capabilities to determine feasibility and drive EHR-to-EDC integration initiatives to reduce manual data entry and improve data integrity.  Program Budget & Financial Forecasting
* Oversee the clinical trials program budget and partner with department finance and research administration on financial forecasting.
* Develop advanced project and financial tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet dashboards) to enhance leadership visibility into timelines, workloads, budgets, and accrual performance.  Strategic Institutional Collaboration
* Foster strong, collaborative relationships with key institutional partners across Washington University and BJC Health Care (e.g., CTMS offices, Biorepositories, Research Administration, and hospital/laboratory groups) to streamline workflows and overcome institutional bottlenecks.  Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
* Overhaul and maintain program SOPs and guidance documents.
* Ensure all trials maintain strict compliance with FDA, ICH/GCP, and OHRP regulations.
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