Clinical Research Systems Director - JCRI

Clinical Research Systems Director - JCRI Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Details The Clinical Research Systems Director assesses system needs of the Jefferson clinical research enterprise, develops proposals for new system needs based on the strategic plan for clinical research and implements system solutions. Responsible for all clinical research system project managers that provide administrative activities for JCRI Systems managed projects. This position will have oversight of various enterprise-wide clinical research systems-related activities including, but not limited to application administration, new system implementations, integrating / enhancing existing systems, website management, and documentation development. The position will oversee the team that provides research systems support to other offices, including the Jefferson Office of Human Research Protection (JOHRP), for the implementation and management of information systems supporting clinical research. The position will also provide information systems expertise to leadership with the overall goal of increasing efficiency for the clinical research community. Job Description Initiate new projects and manage implementation / integration processes. Manages resource allocation, process mapping, procedure documentation, user acceptance testing, and system announcements Lead administrator for Jefferson’s Clinical Trial Management System (JeffTrial). Oversees team that creates and monitors user accounts, ensures proper use and data completion and provides reports to leadership.  Oversees update of JeffTrial to include a Financial Module that will help to streamline pre- and post-award management activities. Oversees integration of new subject renumeration system with JeffTrial to improve coordinator workflows and reduce existing duplicative data entry requirements. Lead administrator for enterprise-wide subject payment system. Oversees team that create and monitor user accounts, approve transactions and ensure appropriate card supply is maintained for the research community. Lead administrator of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) review and submission system (iMedris). Oversees team that performs upgrades, promotes enhancements, and quality assurance in collaboration with vendor as needed. Liaise and collaborate with Jefferson IS&T in planning and implementing projects to ensure appropriate development and support of research systems across the enterprise. Develop written standardized processes for systems operation activities Collaborate in development and support of Epic tools related to clinical research enterprise wide. Develop and implement reports for Deputy Provost for Research and other members of the executive leadership team. Oversee team that develops and maintains the JCRI website(s)/links. Oversee integration of research systems for controlled affiliates. Oversee development and implementation of research systems simulation tool in collaboration with internal stakeholders that will be used for onboarding and training future clinical coordinators throughout the enterprise. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred. AND Experience: 5-10 years of experience in Project Management with a systems focus Clinical research and EMR experience preferred. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 833 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here