Position Number | 2882401 | Department | OB/GYN - CONRAD | Category | Research | Location : Location | US-VA-Norfolk | Type | Regular Full-Time |
The Medical Officer/Lead Clinical R&D Scientist will be responsible for developing and elaborating new concepts, designing clinical research protocols, leading clinical research team meetings, analyzing data, preparing clinical study reports and manuscripts, co-authoring grant proposals, writing/reviewing clinical portions of regulatory documents (e.g. IND, IRB, IB), and attending and participating in scientific conferences and meetings on behalf of CONRAD and study teams. S/He will contribute to monitoring overall study integrity and the review, interpretation and communication of accumulating data pertaining to safety and efficacy. S/He will also oversee extramural clinical subprojects (collaborations) and liaise with public and private sector organizations interested in CONRAD's women's health portfolio. The Medical Officer/Lead Clinical R&D Scientist is expected to assist with or lead the writing and submission of new clinical research funding applications. S/He will stay current and maintain knowledge/excellence on the state of the art in women's and global health clinical R&D in areas of priority to CONRAD's mission and goals. Seeing patients is not required. Together, through excellence in clinical research, strong writing/communication skills capable of targeting multiple audiences, and capacity to lead interdisciplinary programs and serve as a role model to others, the Medical Officer/Lead Clinical R&D Scientist will contribute substantially to CONRAD's mission to improve global health through the development of innovative, user-centered technologies.
Degree in Medicine (MD/DO) with specialization in OB/GYN, Women's Health, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine or other related discipline. Medical degree from an accredited school in the US or abroad. License to practice in the US preferred. At least 5 years of experience in clinical research post-terminal degree.
Knowledgeable of current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Experience with developing clinical study designs, synopses and protocols, drafting clinical study reports, and manuscript writing (proof required). Experience conducting/participating as investigator in clinical trials. Experience writing grant applications (e.g., NIH or other external funding agencies) and communicating (both written reports and oral presentations) to diverse technical and non-technical audiences highly valued. Experience serving as medical monitor for IND-studies strongly preferred.
Demonstrated capacity for being learning agile, innovative, broadening R&D expertise, leading clinical R&D project teams from conception to completion, fostering cross-functional teamwork and collaboration, and contributing to achieving organization-wide strategic goals.
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