Associate Research Strategy & Program Specialist **Remote Available**

Organization:
VICTR
Job Summary:
Job Summary
Provides personalized research services support to internal VUMC faculty and staff members, as well as to external research colleagues, on a very diverse platform of research projects with some guidance. Consults on research and regulatory issues to identify solutions and develop improvement processes.
About the Department:
The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit https://victr.vumc.org/.
Key Responsibilities

• Provides research support and services, inclusive of IRB regulatory submissions, to all levels of research colleagues.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Analyzes results and assists in the development of a preventive action plan for potential discrepancies.
• Provides expertise to departments, institutional committees, Investigators, research staff, and students on procedures and operating practices for the research community on human research protections and good clinical practices.
• Conducts internal and external audits of research at periodic intervals to identify and analyze data errors, data discrepancies, process errors, and deviations from study protocols to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
• Develops and implements quality assurance and regulatory plans/projects for the VU research community, programs, and departments to assure compliance with all applicable requirements; interprets regulatory requirements and recommends activities and resources required to support them.

Technical Capabilities

• Technology Services: Has training in using available digital tools and products and understands the use of digital services in the research community. Has demonstrated basic knowledge of content creation and awareness of the importance of design usability and accessibility to determine user experience.
• Regulatory Services (Fundamental Awareness): Has training in or has a basic understanding of federal, state, and local laws, guidance documents, GCP/ICH guidelines, VUMC Institutional policies, and HRPP/IRB policies. Has knowledge of or light exposure to tracking the progress of clinical research protocols through each step of the regulatory/administrative process.
• Research Services (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to assist researchers and clinicians in improving the quality of research and grants by connecting investigators with resources/funding opportunities, assisting in identifying collaborators, identifying and summarizing existing information, and assisting in developing tools to further the research enterprise. Demonstrates awareness of barriers to optimal study execution, assists in developing solutions to those barriers, and supports identifying resources needed for the timely & successful completion of research projects. Assists in providing available resources for preparing grant proposals, identifying study funding, ongoing financial management safety committees, IRB submissions, scientific review submissions, study feasibility, recruitment methods, data management, and study implementation. May assist in the development of study budgets and billing grids to facilitate capture of all study costs and compliance with regulations.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Bachelor's
For a copy of the physical requirements of this position to determine if you can perform the duties with or without an accommodation or to request an accommodation, please contact VUMC Employee Relations at 615-343-4759 or [email protected].