FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, Research in Beijing China.
Position Description:
This is a key leadership position in the CRN’s effort to develop capacity at sites in several provinces in China to conduct high quality clinical research in Tuberculosis. This person develops strategy of Network in collaboration with Network Director and Steering Committee and also provides guidance to technical staff in all technical areas of clinical trials.
The Associate Director, Research will:
- Provide full technical support to the China Research Network (CRN) Manager and Director.
- Provide scientific and technical support to the China Research Network Steering Committee in the development of research protocols and other scientific initiatives.
- Participate in Network Steering Committee meetings and provide expert guidance as requested
- Assist the Network Director with developing and implementing the strategic agenda of the CRN.
- Lead and direct the setup of Network Coordinating Center (NCC) in Beijing, China ensuring that all systems comply with CRN standards, ICH GCP and NIH requirements.
- Lead the implementation of the capacity development project and all future studies, managing a team of research and support staff working under the NCC in China.
- Oversee and coordinate clinical research support and implementation of the all study protocols.
- Provide CRN scientific support including protocol development and design, oversight of safety issues and reporting, ethical considerations and other important scientific issues.
- Support the NCC in designing and implementing quality management systems and metrics to monitor and assure quality.
- Establish systems to evaluate the progress of any studies, with associated escalation measures in the event of problems arising.
- Ensure that study deliverables, metrics and budgets are tracked producing reports as required by the study sponsor.
- Assist in or lead the preparation of publications arising from the sepsis study.
Minimal Requirements:
- Master’s degree or its international equivalent in biological science or public health. MD or Ph.D. preferred. Minimum 8+ years of experience in the field of infectious diseases or clinical research.
- Direct experience leading and implementing clinical research to the standards required by ICH GCP.
- Strong scientific background with direct experience developing research protocols and associated scientific and operational instruments.
- Proven ability and aptitude to lead a team of scientists and research support staff in the conduct of clinical trials according to accepted national and international standards and GCP requirements.
- Demonstrated excellent written, oral communication and leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Proven capacity to build clinical research teams either within an organization or within clinical sites particularly in resource-constrained settings.
- Ability to establish and monitor metrics and budgets. Proficiency in English.
- Ability to travel within Asia for up to 50% of the time.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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