Job details
Job type full-time part-time
Full job description
Regional director, cra department
Us remote worker
The emmes company, llc (“emmes”) is a global, full-service clinical research organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovationWe believe in the power of truth, so much so that we named our company emmes, which means truthThrough decades of experience we have learned that collaborative relationships thrive and human health benefits when truth is our compass.
Our “character achieves results” culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: integrity, agility, passion for excellence, collaborative partnerships and intellectual curiosityWe are a trusted partner to clients who share our passion for improving public health in a world of ever-changing scientific research.
If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! you will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly.
Project
Reporting to the vice president of clinical operations, and a member of the clinical research associate service group, the regional cra director supports emmes’ mission of shedding light on important human health problems through scientific partnerships that result in innovative solutionsThis is accomplished by ensuring that emmes provides the highest possible quality and efficiency of focused monitoring to emmes’ projects and its corresponding sponsors that creates value to the project.
Responsibilities
Communicates corporate goals to the cra group and modeling corporate culture through vision, action, and learning
Provides direct supervision of cra associate directors responsible for resource management, training, quality of service to projects, and supervising the career paths of cra staff
Holds direct reports along with staff accountable for high performance while promoting engagement and fostering a value-based culture of accountability
Ensures frequent, clear, and open communication that fosters and maintains transparent, effective, and collaborative relationships within the cra service group, with other service group directors across the organization, and with project leaders to ensure quality delivery of services
Communicates effectively with cra associate directors/managers acting with sound judgment, maturity and confidence
Oversees the creation and maintenance of sops, ensuring they accurately reflect the standards of activities falling under the responsibilities of cra service group
Promotes quality standards of monitoring and improvement of member performance
Responsible for ensuring capa resolution for all data management activities in a timely fashion and communicating proactively with qa representatives regarding ongoing resolution activities
Identifies best practices for in-house and site monitoring; establishes internal and external training standards and manages the training budget
Ensures clinical operations in-house and site monitoring job descriptions and career paths are created, maintained, and communicated to the cra members through the managers
Maintains high group engagement metrics (through gallup and other means) across clinical operations for in-house and site monitors
Identifies and tracks cra objectives and key results
Ensures timely and comprehensive performance evaluations with direct reports, and for all staff within the cra group in conjunction with cra associate directors/managers
Enhances project leader relationships and quality services delivery
Provides consistency of project teams in collaboration with project leader and career development needs
Ensures internal and external cra identification and project assignments meets project needs for current and future work, in collaboration with emmes infrastructure staff and in conjunction with cra associate directors/managers
Provides the support required to the proposal and pricing department to appropriately resource and price new business opportunities for tasks within the cra purview
Experience
Bachelor`s degree in a scientific or related field required; master’s degree preferred
10 or greater years of progressive experience in clinical research at a managerial level directing the work of others plus bachelor’s degree; alternately 8 years progressive experience in clinical research and a master’s degree considered
Director level expertise required including history of providing strategic oversight of vision and execution for a large, complex team of cras
Proven history of leading and building effective teams across broad groups or functions within the organization; demonstrated team player with a work history of interacting with others respectfully and cordially
Professional maturity and wisdom to work through challenges in an expedient manner and push through issues to reach mutual outcomes across teams
Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with sound business judgment
Proven ability to effectively collect, analyze, and provide metrics to ensure delivery of services that exceed customer expectations across defined groups or functions within the organization
Strong executive presence and the ability to establish credibility with employees and business partners, along with an ability to build consensus and achieve goals through influence versus direct line authority
Knowledge of directing recruitment, hiring, supervision, coaching and evaluation of staff required
Ability to work proactively and effectively, with creative problem-solving skills
History of working on business development proposals, bid defenses, and inputs for cra personnel sections highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel between intercompany offices up to 10% required
Why work at emmes?
At emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our emmes cares community engagement programWe offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
Unlimited approved leave
Tuition reimbursement
401k & profit sharing plan
Work from home anywhere in the us
Maternal/paternal leave
Casual dress code & work environment
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The emmes company, llc is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practicesAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
