Manager, Clinical Research

artment Details Rapid City GI Research Summary Responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership to assigned region’s facility and practice operations. Implements the vision, mission and strategic plan of clinical research in conjunction with the health services division. Manages staff and activities for the clinical research department with an operational focus. Job Description Assists in the development, planning and implementation of a system approach to improving and maintaining standards in clinical research operations. Establishes communication and develops meaningful and collaborative working relationships throughout the clinical research team and health service departments. Ensures the completion of study activities in compliance with protocol and the regulations governing clinical research. Ensures study staff acquires appropriate training and certification for regulatory and safety requirements; monitors staff in regards to compliance and competence as required by the position. Provides quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations in the conduct of clinical research trials. Evaluates regulatory agency reports and audits, and formulates responses and corrective action plans. Creates policies and procedures, and designs site specific tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in completing study tasks. Supports project initiatives and works closely with key stakeholders and physicians for implementation and support of clinical trials. Communicates study needs and concerns in a timely manner. Serves as the liaison with community partners to communicate program objectives, encourage recruitment and ensure compliance with study protocol. Occasional travel between sites may be required. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, psychology, microbiology or related field required. Master's degree preferred. Dependent on research facilities/laboratories, leadership may independently require employees to have a bachelor’s in nursing and have been a graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Clinical or clinical research experience required. Two years management/leadership experience preferred. Certification through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) required. Certification must be obtained within three years from hire date. If research facility/laboratory requires a nursing license, must hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected]. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.