You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a seasoned Director of Clinical Research to own and lead their research service line. This role involves developing and communicating the vision and strategy for research, managing team organization, performance, productivity, and overseeing the research budget and investment decisions. The successful candidate will also manage sponsor interactions, build and develop the research team, ensure accountability, and contribute to the growth of the research business.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Research service line.
• Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for research.
• Manage the research team's organization, performance, and productivity.
• Own the research budget.
• Evaluate feasibility and ROI.
• Identify and justify headcount and system investments.
• Manage sponsor interactions and negotiations.
• Build and develop the research team.
• Address performance issues and ensure accountability.
• Participate in monthly operating reviews with executive leadership.
• Help grow the research business toward its larger revenue potential.
• Oversee a team of approximately 7 people, potentially ranging from 5–9.

Qualifications

• Proven research leadership experience.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to own budgets and financial/ROI considerations.
• Ability to manage sponsor relationships and negotiations.
• Ability to hold team members accountable and manage performance.
• Ability to operate at an executive level and communicate with C-suite leadership.
• Experience in a specialty healthcare/MSO environment or comparable research organization (Preferred).
• Experience building and developing a research team (Preferred).
• Experience setting and managing productivity goals (Preferred).
• Experience addressing underperformance and holding teams accountable (Preferred).

Skills

• Strong executive presence.
• Strong business acumen and ability to think about research as a growth-oriented service line.
• Ability to articulate a vision and strategy for a research program.
• Experience with budget, ROI, feasibility, and investment decisions.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Clinical Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk working environments (laboratories, clinical settings), handling hazards chemicals or lab specimens, conducting direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, access to prescription medication or other drugs, and job duties that can cause serious injury or death as a result of error. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.