Associate Director of Research

* Design and implement consistent processes for clinical research and clinical trial infrastructure from the application stage through study startup to closeout and reporting.
* Manage departmental space needs across vision science research labs, research faculty, and clinical trial locations including equipment and material requirements.
* Maintain rhythm of business throughout research activities and ongoing trials with a focus on financial stability and forecasting departmental need.
* Ensure timely reporting activities for research products, including philanthropy, state and federal sponsors (RPPR).
* Ensure all departmental research activities comply with federal, state, and institutional regulations, as well as ethical standards and guidelines.
* Ensure all departmental research activities are in compliance with UW EH&S, IRB, and IACUC guidelines.
* Stay updated on changes in research administration and compliance, including new sponsor and university procedures and systems, and adjust document workflows accordingly.
* Provide strategic oversight to researchers to ensure adherence to compliance requirements and mitigate risks associated with their research activities, this will include working collaboratively with UW offices that oversee various compliance areas for the University such as Intellectual Property (IP), Conflict of Interest (COI), Export Controls, Data Security, Significant Financial Interests (SFI), and others.
* Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Research Operations Team, including recruitment and hiring processes, training oversight, performance management, and leave approval. Advise research labs on hiring needs and best practices.
* Offer consistent coaching and feedback to enhance employee performance; actively engage in performance management initiatives, including setting clear objectives, regular performance evaluations, and career development planning.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing and updating policies and procedures.
* Compose and disseminate routine communications regarding policy changes, compliance updates, sponsor requirements, and emerging research trends as necessary.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sciences, or Health-related field.
* Five (5) years of progressive experience including a combination of research administration, grants and contracts management, clinical research operations, regulatory and compliance support, and/or clinical research finance.
* Ability to communicate respectfully, effectively, and professionally in written and verbal formats; and the ability to explain, present, or distill complex information for various audiences.
* Proven ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and manage complex projects.
* Experience in leading meetings and giving presentations.
* Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
* Experience working independently and leading individuals or groups of faculty, administrators, and/or staff in a research setting.
* In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations and ethical standards related to research.
* Ability to work effectively in the face of ambiguity, maintain an openness to new ideas, and facilitate innovation within a distributed organization.
* Ability to effectively manage up, including anticipating superiors' needs, providing timely updates, and proactively seeking guidance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
* Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a health sciences-related field.
* Project or program management experience within an academic or medical environment involving complex and/or open-ended projects, development of project charters, setting program requirements, prioritizing program goals, and evaluating success criteria.### Benefits There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the  that could be available to you as a UW employee.
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