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Description
The Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine seeks a highly motivated and execution-focused Clinical Trials Director to help build and expand the clinical research enterprise at the Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Grady Health System.
This role offers a rare opportunity to help grow a nationally visible sickle cell research program from the ground up within the largest adult sickle cell population in the United States, embedded in a safety-net hospital serving Atlanta's diverse and underserved communities. The successful candidate will be deeply engaged in day-to-day operations, ensuring that complex, multi-site studies move forward efficiently, compliantly, and with rigor.
The ideal candidate is mission-driven, highly organized, and energized by working in community-based, lower-resource clinical environments. This role partners closely with faculty investigators to support a broad and expanding portfolio of studies, including industry-sponsored trials, federally funded research, and innovative programs in digital health, pain, mental health, and health services research. The position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in building systems, managing teams, and translating vision into execution.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Manages multiple clinical trials which may be at multiple locations.
- Typically supervises a clinical trials staff of more than five.
- Develops and implements strategies for business development.
- Collaborates with administration to develop and implement strategic plans for clinical trials in specific clinical areas.
- Tracks and manages finances for a large clinical research portfolio and manages expenses using Emory financial reporting tools.
- Directly implements Standard Operating Procedures.
- Facilitates contracts, budgeting, and routing of research studies that may include industry trials, NIH awards, and other funding mechanisms.
- Has responsibility for quality assurance, record retention, and documentation flow.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Work Environment
This position is primarily based at Grady Health System, with regular collaboration across Emory Healthcare, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and community partners. While limited remote work is possible, a strong on-site presence is essential to support staff, build trust with clinical teams, and drive program growth in a complex, real-world care setting.
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to play a foundational role in a rapidly growing research program with active federal and industry support, strong institutional backing, and significant room for innovation. The Clinical Trials Director will help shape infrastructure, processes, and partnerships that directly impact health equity and improve outcomes for individuals with sickle cell disease and other chronic conditions.
Candidates drawn to meaningful community impact, operational leadership, and the challenge of building sustainable research programs in underserved settings will find this role uniquely rewarding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinating research activities, managing communications across clinical sites.
- Drafting protocols and supporting regulatory submissions.
- Managing subcontracts, service agreements, and study budgets.
- Leading meetings, tracking action items.
- Hiring and supervising research staff.
- Ensuring timely communication and task follow-through.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight years of experience in clinical trials, including management and/or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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