Sr. Clinical Research Director

Apply locations USA MD Bethesda time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id RQ183399

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACLC (T3)

Job Family: Scientists

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Clinical Research, Publishing, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Certifications: None

Experience: 3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description:

GDIT’s Military Health Team is hiring a Sr. Clinical Research Director to lead a research team for the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBI CoE) located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD.

As the traumatic brain injury (TBI) Pathway of Care manager within the Military Health System (MHS), TBICoE promotes state-of-the-science care from point-of-injury to reintegration for Service members, veterans, and their families to prevent and mitigate consequences of mild to severe TBI. TBICoE unifies a system of TBI health care, reliably advancing the science for the warfighter and ready to meet future brain health challenges.

**Position available May/ June 2025**

Work visa sponsorship will not be considered for this position.

SUMMARY:

S/he provides leadership to ensure all operations support clinical research investigations and, where applicable, patient care support that are mapped to known TBI gaps and priorities and will comply with all Command, federal, state, regulatory, TBICoE and contractor requirements. Clinical functions will not take more than twenty percent of the work week and will be in support of the clinical research at the site.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Leads, supports and provides oversight of research related activities and contract staff at the local TBICoE site and across TBICoE’s clinical research network. May serve as a Principal/Associate Investigator.
• Ensures clinical research projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the agreed quality standard.
• Develops, implements and maintains partnership with patients, other health care providers, researchers and community resources as applicable.
• Abides by all applicable regulations with regard to Utilization Review and Quality Improvement directives including, but not limited to, in-service training, peer review, performance /project/ program improvement initiatives, records maintenance, performance evaluations and release of information.
• Attends and presents at conferences, meetings, trainings for professional development and presentation of research findings, as appropriate.
• Oversees the design and execution of clinical research initiatives to include development of grant proposals and new TBI research studies in alignment with TBICoE research gaps and priorities at their site as well as ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• In collaboration with TBICoE leadership and site director, develops metrics for a successful site clinical research program and tasks related to TBICoE’s mission.
• Supports TBI research through development and implementation of research studies in collaboration with research professionals locally, nationally and internationally.
• Prepares requests for actions/proposals to include assisting with grant proposal applications, their associated documentations and requirements. Facilitates the flow and approval processes for relevant projects as needed or requested.
• Ensures effective communication and knowledge sharing with TBICoE research colleagues and scientific team.
• Contributes to the preparation of research manuscripts for publication in the area of TBI and presentation of posters and papers at scientific meetings.
• Serves as a liaison between TBICoE nationally, locally and the Command.
• Provides assistance and expertise to TBICoE senior leadership in issues of TBI research, clinical care and standards of care for patients along the full continuum of TBI severity.
• Provides assistance and expertise to TBICoE leadership in responding to “taskers”, drafts of EXSUMS and Information Papers, attendance at meetings such as R&As, IPRs, reviews of research proposals.
• Collaborates with Program Manager and monitors contract program activities (e.g. staff training and performance; recruitment and hiring; and planning).
• Adhere to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Other duties consistent with the above responsibilities position requirements.

What You’ll Need (required):

• MD, PhD, MD/PhD, or relevant terminal doctorate degree in related health or medical field (Experience within clinically appropriate systems of care may be accepted in lieu of educational minimums).
• 5+ years of training or experience in clinical and/or research activities in traumatic brain injury required.
• 5+ years of experience in research as demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and presentations required.
• Ability to facilitate, present and translate information to diverse end users of research findings in small and large groups, inclusive of providers, scientists, line leaders and other relevant TBI stakeholders, as well as the flexibility to re-prioritize quickly required.
• Must have a high level of competence in clinical investigations, administration and education.
• Knowledge and experience with military health system, combat/deployment issues, and psychological health issues in the military are highly desired.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team is required.
• Ability to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.
• Ability to pass a T3/ NACLC security investigation.

What Would Be Even Better (highly preferred):

• Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.
• 2+ years management experience preferred.

Attributes for Success:

• Ability to function independently with a high degree of professionalism and clinical judgment required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with staff at all levels to foster collaborative research activities required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: None

Telecommuting Options: Hybrid

Work Location: USA MD Bethesda

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

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