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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (IN-OBGY-IUINA)

The mission of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine is to advance the health care of women in the State of Indiana and further impact the quality of women's health care both nationally and abroad. With a steady commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, fellow and resident population to better serve the community, the department is educating the next generation of OB-GYN physicians and improving women's health in Indiana.
The department has a long history of outstanding education, clinical care, quality improvement, and basic, clinical and translational research. The IU School of Medicine OB-GYN teaching faculty and appointed clinical faculty at all 9 campuses throughout Indiana are eager to teach and have medical students as part of their teams.

• Oversees day-to-day activities of the projects. Manages project staff's interaction with participants and data collection; assesses and ensures that staff follow protocols and standard operating procedures. Manages the recruitment of study participants according to approved methodologies; ensures that study staff correctly assess eligibility and carry out the informed consent process with participants. Measures projects? progression toward successful completion of project goals; plans and ensures all corrective action and implementation.
• Maintains fiscal oversight; prepares budget modification requests to sponsor as needed; reconciles study budget accounts with business manager.
• Oversees proper project closure including finalizing all qualitative and quantitative data, and handing off any project deliverables such as study created decision aids, educational materials, and result summaries to the sponsor, stakeholders, and external partners. Coordinates the design and development of all databases that will ensure the accurate tracking of all individuals approached for studies and the safety and security of all data.
• Determines the activities, sequence and time allotted for each activity, and the resources required to achieve the projects? goals. Develops project plans including risk management plans; continuously assesses and updates the plans throughout the projects? life cycle. Works with project teams to develop all required material including but not limited to advertising, recruitment brochures and letters, surveys, and educational materials for research participants and stakeholders.
• Coordinates activities of the project team including staff, operations support, consultants, vendors, patient, and community advisory boards, and co-investigators; fosters accountability and ensures that all project team members feel supported in their roles. Develops schedules for project staff.
• Assists in developing, writing, and submitting research proposals. Coordinates meetings and compiles proposal documents. Writes sections of the proposal especially the methods and human subjects sections. Prepares the proposal budget and justification in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Responsible for accurate preparation and timely submission of all regulatory documents. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues; maintains a high level of expertise through familiarity of clinical literature and attending continuing education classes.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health related field

Preferred

• Master's degree or PhD in a science or health related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years clinical research experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• SOCRA/ARCP Clinical Research Certification Upon date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

IU School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
550 University Boulevard, UH 2440
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

Salary will be based upon with qualifications and will fall within department equity. Maximum salary $69,000.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Advanced

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

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