University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL
Educational Services
About the position
The Director of the Program on Oral Health at the University of Chicago will lead the development and operations of the program, which includes managing a large randomized clinical trial focused on the effects of no-fee dental care on the systemic health of older adults. This role involves overseeing research team members, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and serving as a liaison to funders and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Manage operations for a large randomized clinical trial and related sub-studies.
- Lead facilities planning, space utilization, and related contracts for Program activities and projects.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies including IRB and oversee implementation of patient safety and human subject protections.
- Oversee purchasing of study equipment and supplies.
- Hire and manage all research team members including managers, research analysts, research coordinators and research assistants.
- Hire and manage all clinical team members including contracted dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and consultant.
- Oversee quality improvement and quality assurance activities related to participant recruitment, data management, and routine reporting.
- Vendor management for existing and new needs for the Program in Oral Health.
- Support the integration of oral health measures and interventions into other research studies.
- Solve administrative and technical problems as they arise across the Dental Care RCT and other Program in Oral Health initiatives.
- Design and guide internal and external audits and manage external surveys.
- Develop, manage, and report on key data and ensure timeliness of data and reporting submissions from multiple investigators.
- Manage study related documentation as a co-investigator on research studies.
- Work closely with Faculty Director and Principal Investigators on study activities.
- Oversee data management in REDCap and electronic medical and dental records for study related items.
- Oversee expansion of Dental Care RCT and/or related studies to other sites.
- Develop and implement oral health related training and education activities.
- Serve as primary liaison to funders and key stakeholders for the Program on Oral Health.
- Prepare annual progress report(s) for Program on Oral Health activities and manage related budgets.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant field such as public health, health services research, or a related discipline.
- Experience in managing large-scale clinical trials or research programs.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in hiring and managing research and clinical teams.
- Knowledge of federal regulations and institutional policies related to human subjects research.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders and funders.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with dental health research or oral health programs.
- Familiarity with REDCap or similar data management systems.
- Background in budget management and financial reporting.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities
