Associate Director, Research Center

The Ohio State Universitys Clinical and Translational Science Institute is seeking a dynamic and experiencedSenior Directorto lead the establishment, strategic development and operation of a newmultisite clinical trials coordinating center (MTCC) based in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. This individual will be responsible for building the center from the ground up, including infrastructure design, staffing, operational workflows, and regulatory compliance. Beyond start up, this position will oversee the operations and personnel of the MTCC. The MTCC will support multisite clinical trials across a range of therapeutic areas, with a focus on academic excellence, innovation, and national collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership amp; Center Development
  • Lead the planning, launch, and operationalization of the Clinical and Data Coordinating Center.
  • Develop and implement strategic goals, policies, and procedures for the center.
  • Collaborate with university leadership, investigators, and external partners to define the centers mission and scope.
• Clinical Trial Operations
  • Oversee the coordination of multisite clinical trials, including protocol development, site management, and data oversight.
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations (FDA, NIH, OHRP), GCP, and institutional policies.
  • Establish systems for trial tracking, quality assurance, and performance metrics.
• Team Building amp; Supervision
  • Recruit, train, and manage a multidisciplinary team including project managers, data managers, and regulatory staff.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Data Management amp; Informatics
  • Guide the development of data coordination infrastructure, including EDC systems, data quality monitoring, and reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with biostatisticians and informatics teams to ensure robust data governance and deliverables are being met.
• Stakeholder Engagement amp; Grant Development
  • Serve as a liaison to investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Support grant writing and business development to secure funding for center operations and trials.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biomedical sciences, health sciences, social sciences or other medical field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum710 yearsof experience in clinical research, with at least3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience inmultisite clinical trial coordinationand regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge ofclinical trial operations,data management systems, andGCP.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams, manage complex projects, and work across disciplines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in a health-related field (e.g., MPH, MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Experience launching or managing aclinical trial coordinating centeror similar infrastructure.
• Familiarity withNIH-funded research,academic medical centers, andfederal grant mechanisms.
• Certification in clinical research (e.g., ACRP, SOCRA) is strongly preferred.

FUNCTION: Research Administration
SUB-FUNCTION: Research and Administration Management
CAREER BAND: People Leader - Managerial
CAREER LEVEL: M3