Research Business Director, Department of Emergency Medicine - Military Veterans

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children?s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine?s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Emergency Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full-time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

Founded in 1984, the UC Department of Emergency Medicine is revolutionizing medicine by connecting discovery and education to world-class care in acute diseases. Our vision is to be the model organization that integrates neurologic clinical care, research and education.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a highly qualified Business Research Director. The Business Research Director will be responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and development of innovative and strategic research programs for the department?s research mission. This individual will provide oversight and support to investigators within the department to cultivate positive, productive, and innovative research programs. This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities of multiple units, in addition to management of projects/tasks associated with research business operations.

Essential Functions

• Manage, oversee, plan, and conduct research; manage daily activities, including project development, data collection and data analysis. Oversee regulatory services and assists with strategic planning and development.
• Assist investigators in grant preparation and grant writing activities, NIH biosketches, budget preparation, and grant packaging. Manage grant planning and participate in grant submission meetings. Manage grant planning to ensure timely submissions.
• Develop training and education programs for investigators, trainees, and research staff on various aspects of research and regulatory services. Develop and manage a data base to track mandatory training.
• Develop standard operating procedures within research and regulatory services. Troubleshoot problems with investigators and processes, analyze issues and present solutions. Consults investigators and coordinators in compliance with IRB, FDA and UC regulations.
• Acts as a resource to train and mentor Business Administrators and Managers on department and university finance and operations practices related to research.
• Engages with department and division leadership to initiate strategic planning and development of research programs within the department to improve research program success and increase external funding.
• Develop, analyze and compile metrics and data to assist in evaluation of research programs. Oversee contracted services, and development of efficient workflows.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor?s Degree.

Required Experience

Seven (7) or more years of related work experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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