[Hiring] Investigator/Trialist - Research Epidemiologist @Research Triangle Institute

Role Description

RTI's Center for Clinical Research is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Investigator/Trialist - Research Epidemiologist based in Research Triangle Park, NC or as a domestic teleworker. The Center provides research leadership, study and trial design expertise, and biostatistical support for single and multi-center domestic and international clinical studies and research networks.

• Serves as a member of the overall project leadership team for coordinating centers of multi-site research projects, including randomized clinical trials.
• Provides leadership for operational and scientific aspects of the project, including:
  • Study/trial design
  • Protocol development
  • Study implementation
  • Site oversight
  • Prospective data collection
  • Quality control
  • Data analysis
  • Presentation of study results
• May serve as a leader or member of research network committees, and as a secondary liaison with the funding agency/client and the Data and Safety Monitoring Board.
• Guides and assists multi-disciplinary project teams in the operational aspects of the coordinating center, including data management and potentially clinical center subawards.
• Maintains effective communication with:
  • Funding officials
  • Participating site leadership and project teams
  • Collaborators from universities and other organizations
  • Central laboratories
  • Clinical centers
  • Other specialized core facilities such as specimen storage or imaging
• Oversees contractual and fiscal aspects of the Coordinating Center or clinical trial.
• Leads business and proposal development activities for grant, cooperative agreement, and contract opportunities.
• Leads development of study analyses plans and manuscripts for refereed journals.
• Presents research findings at scientific conferences.
• Monitors overall implementation process and quality of studies and/or activities.
• Serves in a leadership role in strategic planning and business development, including writing and leading proposals, and staff mentoring.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in epidemiology or related field and at least 8 years’ experience working in multi-center clinical research, preferably including randomized trials.
• Successfully led or co-led at least two public health research projects, including multi-site coordinating centers and/or prospective data collection.
• Experience in obtaining funding and leading or co-leading National Institutes of Health and other federally-funded research projects is strongly preferred.
• 4+ years experience working on FDA-regulated trials, including new drug and device studies, is required.
• Demonstrable track record of leadership in developing and sustaining a climate that fosters growth in research funding, staff capabilities, and scientific excellence and reputation.
• Focus in 1-2 research areas of chronic or acquired health conditions, as evidenced by leadership experience and a corresponding record of scientific stature is preferred.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including senior, mid-level and early career researchers, statisticians, data managers, technologists, and research coordinators/project managers.
• A record of scientific stature in presentation and publication of study results in peer-reviewed journals and other venues.
• Experience working with sites (domestic/international), data sharing, and data use is beneficial.
• Experience with artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches is beneficial.
• Excellent skills in communication, negotiation, compromise, and building consensus within and between groups of various backgrounds.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Generous paid time off policy
• Merit-based annual increases
• Bonus opportunities
• Robust recognition program
• Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
• Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance

Hiring Salary Range

$153,000 - $187,000