TBI Research Activities Manager

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HJF is seeking a TBI Research Activities Manager to manage in the implementation of clinical research protocols. The individual is an expert in the role and has full autonomy.

This position will be in support of the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) in Silver Spring, MD. The TBICoE is a branch of the Research Support Division in the Research and Engineering Directorate (R&E) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a Federal Program within the Department of Defense (DoD). TBICoE, known previously as the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), has been congressionally mandated since 1992 and is currently a matrixed research, dissemination, and knowledge translation program, supporting warfighter brain health and readiness by advancing the traumatic brain injury state of the science and clinical standards.

TBICoE's mission to support the warfighter is executed through subject matter experts embedded across DHA facilities with expertise in TBI clinical research investigations, surveillance, clinical tool development and training, cognitive monitoring and assessment, and dissemination of TBI tools, products, and education/training materials to DoD medical personnel, service members, including Guard, Reserve, and operational medics/corpsmen, veterans with TBI, and families/caregivers of the warfighter.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

• Leads the execution of analysis plans for primary and secondary study objectives.
• Reviews new concepts, protocols and sub-studies and assists in the selection of appropriate study design as well as development of preliminary analysis plans.
• Interacts regularly with clinical investigators, clinical site coordinators, regulatory and safety monitoring staff, laboratory personnel, data coordination center personnel, data analysts, biostatisticians, program managers and administrative staff.
• Develops, implements and oversees clinical research proposals, specifically the writing of protocols and associated documents (e.g., manuals, consent documents, data collection forms), coordination of the proposal submission and scientific/ethical review processes, management of protocol development activities, oversight and guidance of protocol execution activities at clinical sites and the IDCRP Data Coordination Center, and ensuring project completion and final product development (e.g. presentation and/or publication, recommendations for changes in clinical practice, provision of pivotal data for product licensure, etc.).
• Serves as the direct supervisor of clinical research site personnel.
• May include budgetary responsibility to include plan/forecast and prepare.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities. Supervises and oversees their contract staff for administrative and personnel actions.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree required; PhD in brain-health research (e.g., neurology, neuropsychology, neuroscience) with specialized experience in health science or project management (e.g., healthcare management, health science policy) related field is preferred. Experience within one of the mentioned fields may be accepted in lieu of educational minimums.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with government agencies and/or contracting required. Minimum 6 years clinical research execution, management, coordination, and/or oversight required. Prior research experience within the DoD/VA systems of care strongly preferred. Preferred experience in project management planning and its applicable tools

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience regarding the execution of human clinical research trials and federal research administration (e.g., budget management, project/grant management, personnel requirements, regulatory compliance, etc.).
• Ability to use sound judgment in complex problem solving and solution-focused response coordination and execution required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative and strong attention to details.
• Must adhere to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Experience in the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials and epidemiologic studies.
• Experience with utilization of electronic medical records preferred; background in microbiology and infectious disease epidemiology preferred.
• Prior supervision and mentorship of study personnel preferred; ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to effectively communicate research findings in presentations and publications.
• Prior presentation and publication record preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to establish goals and agendas.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance, including background check and drug screening.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting and clinical environment.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$150,800. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.