Introduction

The Director of Research is responsible for ownership and day-to-day management of all research operations at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery and oversight of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division research strategy and operations. This includes fiscal management, research development, research organization, research operation implementation and management, program development, patient recruitment, trial management, FDA and IND support, Compliance, database support and management, physician relationships, and colleague administration. Must have managerial and leadership skills and excellent organizational capabilities. Works closely with division leadership as well as physicians and practice administrators. Works and mentors trainees, residents and fellows in research endeavors.

***This position will support the West Florida Division Clinical Studies for our HCA Healthcare Research Institute. Ability to travel to the following facilities is required: The Hospital of Endocrine Surgery (Tampa), HCA Florida Trinity Hospital, HCA Florida Largo Hospital and HCA Northside Hospital. ***

Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Division Director of Research where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Assists in developing and executing the Hospital For Endocrine Surgery research internal and external strategies
• Provides oversight, leadership, and direction in the management of clinical trials
• Provides operational oversight and direction in the execution of trials
• Maintains records and facilitates FDA and IND monitoring and compliance
• Develops, maintains, supports, and insures privacy of data and storage
• Assesses quality of data and performance of clinical trials and develops action plans to address performance gaps
• Monitors patient accrual rates and implements action plans for sites with accrual issues
• Assesses organizational processes associated with trial execution and identifies ways to improve and streamline internal procedures
• Meets with the facilities and physician partners as needed to ensure research support is being provided
• Keeps executive and management team abreast of issues, progress, and risks related to research operations
• Conducts regular departmental and staff meetings
• Manages the performance of all research operations colleagues, including role expectations and performance reviews
• Ensures general inquiries from current and prospective patients, sponsors, and physicians are appropriately routed and answered
• Directs, motivates, and trains staff as necessary
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, retention, and continuing education of the endocrine surgery and endocrinology research staff
• Develops the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery research operations budget, monitors expenses, and stays within budget
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address research issues
• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of data/information, providing recommendations for corrective action when necessary
• Attends and participates in all required meetings
• Proactively handles standard of care or conflict of interest issues
• Presents data and/or represents institution at external forums as necessary
• Collaborates with the quality department to support investigator-initiated trials for publication

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (4 year program)
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP)
• Clinical Research experience: Minimum of three years of progressive responsibility or related experience in research coordination in a patient care setting
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office, EDC, and CTMS applications
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and GCP

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Division Director of Research opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.