Job Description​

Partners with the Co-Directors of the Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute and
the Office of Research Services to develop the vision for the Institute and directs a major
research program under the direction of the Co-Directors in collaboration with VP of
Research, including the design, development, and oversight of projects, and securing of
extramural research funding.

Job Functions:

Provides oversight to a major research program to include strategic planning, recruitment of

investigators, and budget management in collaboration with Office of Research Services.

Responsible for the recruitment and orientation of clinical investigators/clinical scholars in

neurosciences and evaluation of their research-related performance and productivity.

Collaborates with the Manager of Research Coordination in the hiring, orienting, and

evaluating performance of clinical research staff supporting neurosciences.

Develops and maintains relationships with internal/external sources including other

departments, research institutions, sponsors, funding sources and the scientific/research

community.

Works with the Office of Research Services and Research Compliance Business Partner to

ensure that research activities comply with federal, state, local and internal regulations and

standards.

Works in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Directs and oversees clinical research activities.

Works with the Office of Research Services to ensure that appropriate research-related

policies and procedures are consistently implemented.

Provides mentorship support to neuroscience clinician investigators, staff, and trainees,

including assistance with designing, reviewing, and implementing research study protocols,

as well as analyzing and interpreting data, and preparing scientific presentations and

publications..

Collaborates with the Co-Directors of the Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute,

Manager of Research Coordination, and Neuroscience Research staff in determining

prioritization and evaluating feasibility of proposed research studies, optimizing study startup

activities, and maintaining a balanced research portfolio.

In collaboration with Office of Research Services, participates in regular reviews of

neuroscience research portfolio performance, including patient recruitment, academic

performance (e.g., presentations at national and international meetings and peer-reviewed

publications) and financial performance.

Works with Saint Luke’s Foundation, Co-Directors of the Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch

Neuroscience Institute, and VP of Research to assist with fundraising efforts for

neuroscience research.

Maintains their status as an active clinician investigator, directs their own robust portfolio of

funded clinical research studies (including extramurally supported studies) and

demonstrates exceptional academic productivity.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

MD, DO, and/or PhD in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or Neuroscience related field.

6-10 years of experience in conducting and managing large and/or complex research

projects/programs.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

6-9 years

Doctorate Degree

Job DetailsFull Time

Day (United States of America)

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