JOB SUMMARY: Independently direct and manage research activities for the departments research initiatives. Manage and coordinate research studies and personnel; educate staff on project research protocols; act as central resource person. Coordinate the completion of research proposals/protocols under which human subjects may be involved; compile protocol information and ensure compliance with federal regulations; support the activities of Principle Investigators in accordance with federal, state, local, institutional, and any other appropriate guidelines, policies, and procedures. Maintain HIPAA compliance knowledge and adhere to all HIPAA regulations as prescribed by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Maintain knowledge of and comply with all pertinent Vanderbilt University Medical Center policies.
Department/Unit Summary:
The Division of Hematology and Oncology conducts research and treats all types of adult cancers including solid tumor cancers and hematological (blood) disorders, as well as coagulation disorders and non-cancerous blood diseases. With over 80 faculty members representing a broad range of professional training and expertise, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to cancer care.
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* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
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* Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
* Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently manage budgetary responsibilities and research contracts for clinical research faculty members
Analyze, forecast and develop annual budget for clinical researchers
Track budget for federal and non-federal grants, development funds and clinical trial studies
Develop, negotiate and maintain contract administration
Ensure adherence to budgets and provide written report defining budget variances
Report any significant budget variances as they are identified
Prepare financial statements, reports and compliance audits
Manage all grant researchers
Manage tracking and monitoring of all direct and indirect costs for all grants/clinical trials in accordance with funding agencies
Oversee expense reconciliation of all grants and development funds
Prepare monthly status reports
Manage data entry of all expenses, payroll, etc. for all grants/clinical trials
Audit and review accounts throughout the year to ensure compliance with the NIH and prepare monthly variance analysis reports and track CME expenditures
Manages staff supporting Clinical Trials/ Research activities for the department.
Recruit, interview, train and supervise research staff, students and others involved with research protocols.
Coordinate, assign and review work of others as it relates to research studies.
Manage all personnel, records and work study student contracts.
Oversee implementation of reports for personnel and investigator funding
Manage space & facilities planning for the group.
Project Management and Clinical Trials/Research Activities Coordination
Serve as liaison between the IRB and the department, obtaining necessary approvals for research projects
May work other departments to develop and implement programs in support of the clinical trials/ research activities.
Research and analyze project components.
Provide instruction on research protocols including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, professors, teachers, and technician involved.
Coordinate registration/travel accommodations and travel reimbursements as requested.
Coordinate travel and speaking arrangements with outside institutions as requested.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is home to Vanderbilt University Hospital, The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital and the Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital. These hospitals experienced more than 61,000 inpatient admissions during fiscal year 2015. Vanderbilt’s adult and pediatric clinics treated nearly 2 million patients during this same period. Vanderbilt University Hospital and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are recognized again this year by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals as among the nation’s best with 18 nationally ranked specialties. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is world renowned because of the innovation, work ethic and collegiality of its employees. From our health care advances to our compassionate care, Vanderbilt owes its accomplishments and reputation to staff and faculty who bring skill and drive and innovation to the medical center day after day. World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.As t...he largest employer in middle Tennessee, we welcome those who are interested in ongoing development in a caring, culturally sensitive and professional atmosphere. Most of us spend so much of our lives at work, we want to be part of maintaining a workplace in which people support one another and encourage reaching for excellence. Many high-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt because of the professional growth they experience and because of their appreciation of Vanderbilt’s benefits, public events and discussions, athletic opportunities, beautiful setting and, above all, sense of community and purpose.Vanderbilt and its employees share a set of mutual expectations that have been created with productivity, legality, fairness and safety always in mind. We believe that our investment in training and compensating employees multiplies in value when we enable individuals to deliver their best performance for the benefit of us all.
