Research Director Jobs in Rome, GA (NOW HIRING)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, no call no weekends.

• Manages end-to-end clinical research activities, including patient screening, eligibility, enrollment, and follow-up care.
• Serves as the primary liaison for participants, investigators, and internal/external research partners.
• Ensures compliance with clinical research standards, protocols, and AHRI procedures across all patient-facing activities.
• Coordinates biospecimen collection and maintains HIPAA-compliant databases linking patient data to research samples.
• Supports research operations through data collection, chart review, and collaboration with clinical, lab, and regulatory teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical or research environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively, and in an organized and timely manner. [Required]
• Knowledge of HIPAA data protection and patient advocacy or similar awareness of ethical treatment of participants in research. [Required]
• Ability to communicate effectively with research participants, investigators, research staff, and external partners. [Required]
• Ability to apply an analytical approach to problem solving, obtain and analyze facts, and apply sound judgement. [Required]
• Ability to accept direction and respond to the changing needs of clinical research units. [Required]
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Internet knowledge and skills. [Required]
• Proficient in the ability to navigate through various electronic data transfer portals and systems. [Required]
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills with extreme attention to detail. [Required]
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact and maintain good relationships with a broad spectrum of healthcare disciplines and the public. [Required]
• Excellent understanding of project management concepts in order to ensure protocol compliance. [Required]
• Specialized knowledge of the unique needs of patients in the assigned therapeutic areas undergoing treatment. [Required]
• One to two years skill in human life sciences/biomedical research; physiological, cellular, biochemical, or molecular biology. [Required]
• Clinical Trials Management System (or equivalent) and/or Electronic Data Capture (EDC) exposure. [Required]
• Advanced computer skills. [Required]
• Knowledge of clinical research and research regulatory environment. [Required]
Education:
• Bachelors [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]
Field of Study:
• in a health related
Work Experience:
• 2+ years of direct clinical research experience or administrative/professional experience working with data or medical information to include duties such as data collection, management and verification [Preferred]
• Healthcare experience (medical assistant, allied health care professional, etc.) within an office or hospital setting. [Preferred]
Additional Information:
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree requirement:

- Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or related field AND 0+ research experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in any field AND research experience OR
- Associate’s degree in healthcare or related field AND 2+ years of clinical research or healthcare experience OR
- Graduate of an accredited allied health certificate program AND 4+ years of clinical research or healthcare experience
• Other certification as applicable to clinical degree or program (i.e., medical assistant, medical technician, phlebotomy) [Preferred]
Licenses and Certifications:
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) [Required] OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) (CCRP) [Required] 
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.