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Iowa State University

Research Technician II

Ames, IA

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role, you will support daily research operations in a collaborative lab environment. You'll ... Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal ...

Iowa State University

Research Technician II

Ames, IA · On-site

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this role, you will support daily research operations in a collaborative lab environment. You'll ... Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal ...

Kemin

Data Director

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Director of Data aligns data priorities with business, Operations, R&D, Finance, etc. needs, restores trust in enterprise data, and ensures data investments translate into measurable business ...

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Kemin

Data Director

Des Moines, IA · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Director of Data aligns data priorities with business, Operations, R&D, Finance, etc. needs, restores trust in enterprise data, and ensures data investments translate into measurable business ...

New

Kemin

Data Director

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Director of Data aligns data priorities with business, Operations, R&D, Finance, etc. needs, restores trust in enterprise data, and ensures data investments translate into measurable business ...

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What are the main challenges a research operations director faces in supporting cross-functional research teams?

A Research Operations Director often navigates challenges such as coordinating resources across multiple research projects, ensuring consistent processes, and managing communication between diverse stakeholders like researchers, product managers, and leadership. Balancing the needs of various teams while maintaining research quality and compliance can be complex, especially as organizations scale. Effective directors establish standardized procedures, foster a culture of collaboration, and implement tools that streamline workflows to address these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a research operations director?

To thrive as a Research Operations Director, you need expertise in research management, process optimization, and budgeting, often supported by an advanced degree in a related field. Familiarity with project management software, compliance systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for leading teams and coordinating complex projects. These skills ensure efficient research operations, compliance with regulations, and the successful delivery of research outcomes.

What is a research operations director?

A Research Operations Director is a senior professional responsible for overseeing the infrastructure, processes, and resources that support research activities within an organization. They manage teams, budgets, and systems to ensure research projects run efficiently and comply with regulatory standards. Their role often includes improving workflow, implementing best practices, and supporting researchers with tools and training. The goal is to streamline research operations and enhance the impact of research outcomes.

What is the difference between Research Operations Director vs Research Manager?

AspectResearch Operations DirectorResearch Manager
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (e.g., Master’s or PhD) and extensive experience in research managementUsually holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree with several years of research experience
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple research teams, manages operations, and aligns research strategies with organizational goalsManages specific research projects or teams, focusing on execution and deliverables
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, tech companies, and research institutionsFound across various industries including tech, healthcare, and market research firms

The Research Operations Director focuses on strategic oversight and operational management of research functions, while the Research Manager handles day-to-day project execution. Both roles require research expertise, but the director role involves broader leadership and organizational responsibilities.

What does a research operations director do?

A research operations director oversees the planning, management, and execution of research activities within an organization. They coordinate research teams, ensure compliance with protocols, manage budgets, and optimize processes using tools like research management software to support effective data collection and analysis.

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Clinical Research Manager - NICU Research

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Iowa City, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Description
The UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics division of Neonatology is seeking to hire a Clinical Research Manager. The Clinical Research Manager is responsible for providing oversight to all clinical research study activities in the UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology; interfacing with administrative and clinical staff, providing expertise and leadership in conducting multiple scientific protocols simultaneously; providing oversight to Neonatal Research Network research operations at the University of Iowa and Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; supporting research staff in conducting research procedures with NICU patients; co-directing the monthly Iowa Neonatal Clinical Research Committee (iNCRC) meeting; managing research team staff; coordinating the processing and analysis of data; presenting study information to clinical staff and funding agencies; and managing budgets for multiple protocols.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Works closely with the Neonatology Division Director and the Neonatology Research Director to cultivate a progressive strategy for clinical research within the division
  • Manages all aspects of the research program in the Division of Neonatology at Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
  • Provides oversight to Neonatal Research Network (NRN) research operations in the Division of Neonatology at Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa as well as NRN-related studies at the satellite site in Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  • Oversees the operation of all neonatal clinical research projects in the Division of Neonatology at Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, including the recruitment, coordination and scheduling of subject participation and procedures as required by protocols in the NICU
  • Interfaces with administrative and clinical staff at each site, providing leadership in conducting, organizing, improving, and maintaining the delivery of complex scientific protocols, functioning as an expert on all phases of multiple projects conducted simultaneously in the NICU
  • Provides consultative services to the principal investigators and other participating centers regarding feasibility, execution, and administration of protocols
  • Acts as co-chair of the Iowa Neonatal Clinical Research Committee
  • Maintains a general knowledge of the care of infants, especially premature infants
  • Assists with writing grant applications, writes directions for study procedures, collaborates with healthcare and ancillary services in conduction of studies, assuring that enrollment is accruing as expected, data collection and entry is complete and accurate, and assist with data tabulation and writing for scientific publications and presentation at meetings
  • Oversees quality assurance/auditing of individual subject data
  • Oversees the monitoring of the health status and safety of all subjects during study participation, including troubleshooting of equipment and pharmacy processes for protocols
  • Assists lead coordinator in developing presentations to orient new nursing and medical staff to multiple research protocols
  • Oversees research coordinators in conducting meetings and educational sessions with clinical staff for study procedures and equipment
  • Works with coordinators in developing presentations and brochures to recruit study participants
  • Works with coordinators in developing/writing IRB applications and other regulatory requirements for research protocols
  • Provides guidance for maintaining regulatory requirements for Sioux Falls Sanford Health
  • Serves as administrative liaison with regulatory offices
  • Completes regulatory submissions and close out processes
  • Hires, develops, and manages the performance of clinical healthcare research associates, research assistants and students, assuring that all are compliant with UI policies and procedures
  • Manages all research personnel (research assistants, associates and data abstractors) which includes regular one-on-one meetings
  • Attends daily research team huddle
  • Assists with the creation and maintenance of NICU clinical research team schedule, including on-call
  • Maintains records of ethical, regulatory, and good clinical practices training among all research staff at Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, division of neonatology
  • Performs public relations activities on behalf of the division of neonatology and Sanford Health
  • Provides leadership and management of budgets for clinical research protocols in the neonatology division; meets regularly with division administrative personnel and departmental financial research support manager; continuously monitors and approves expenditures for studies to keep within budgetary constraints for protocols
  • Oversees the operations of the division of neonatology national and internal databases/registries, ensuring accurate and timely data acquisition and entry, auditing and reviewing records, coordinating with division members in obtaining data and reports

About the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics and UI Stead Family Children's Hospital
The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses, and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital is one of the nation's top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa's only comprehensive children's hospital.
About The Division of Neonatology
The nationally recognized Division of Neonatology is committed to providing innovative, comprehensive, high-quality care from our team that results in the best outcomes for infants cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Each year, approximately 950 babies receive a range of neonatal services in the 88-bed NICU, Iowa's only Level IV NICU that has been consistently ranked among the top NICUs in the country for over 10 years. The program is home to world leading programs in both neonatal hemodynamics and extreme prematurity. The scope and expertise of divisional neonatologists and pediatric colleagues is such that they are resourced to provide a level of care and services unavailable in most NICUs, including subspecialty neonatal hemodynamics, neurocritical care and extreme prematurity programs, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
Qualifications
Education Requirement:
  • A Master's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience Requirements:
  • 3-5 years of experience in health care clinical research
  • Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people feel safe and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to travel out-of-state, less than 10%

Desired Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and procedures
  • Previous experience in neonatology
  • Previous experience in IRB, FDA regulations and budget development
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Previous experience with Redcap and proficiency with Excel

Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact pedsuichildrenshr@healthcare.uiowa.edu
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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