Job Description

The Senior Research Project Advisor works independently and with the Principal Investigator or Department Head as an expert in the area of research specialization to develop and implement research programs. The Senior Advisor participates in the research and academic activities of the department, strategic planning, philanthropic development to support research efforts, senior administrative leadership recruitment, and have joint final oversight of proposals with the director. Attends national meetings and conferences, identifies potential collaborators and research sponsors, and maintains relationships with colleagues and National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.

Serves as departmental resource for scientific initiatives and major research projects and identifies funding opportunities. Communicates the feasibility of study involvement and or participation with the PI.Independently and as part of a team, develops and implements research programs, including project planning.Participates in the research and academic activities of the department.Prepares grant proposals including scientific writing and authors manuscripts for publication and books for publication; prepares presentations for both expert and lay audiences. Works closely with principal investigator, is an expert in the area of research specialization.Represents the interests of the department in inter-and intra-institutional research projects; provides expertise for research collaborations.Maintains excellent relationships with colleagues, locally, nationally, and internationally; has an excellent, productive relationship with National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies.Superior communication skills for interactions with faculty, administrators, and employees.Attends national meetings and conferences and identify potential collaborators and research sponsors.Participates in the research and academic activities of the department and strategic planning.Participates in philanthropic development of the department to support research efforts.Has joint final oversight of proposals with Director.Participates in faculty and/or senior administrative leadership recruitment.May function as bridge between laboratory, translational, and clinical research programs. May be responsible for research process improvement, quality assurance, and problem solving for the department.May develop curriculum and oversee coordination of small and large scientific symposia.Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board. Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law
QualificationsMaster's Degree required10 years minimum experience in directly related field.ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred
About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 4651
Working Title : Senior Research Project Advisor - Heart Institute
Department : Heart Institute
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Academic/Research Services
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $55.13 - $93.72