[Hiring] Investigator/Trialist - Research Epidemiologist @RTI International

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.

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.
• 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

Company Description

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future.