Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Anesthesiology Manager of Research Operations will provide administrative leadership and operational management for clinical research services within the Department of Anesthesiology. The responsibility will include management of the Department research portfolio, including management of Departmental research projects, interdepartmental collaboration as well as multidisciplinary/multi-institutional collaborations in conjunction with Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. This position supports a culture of compliance in research within the Department, consultation with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Institutional Review Board, and other key constituents throughout the Hospital and Research Institute.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads and supervises the staff within the research services core of the Department of Anesthesiology in partnership with the Division Administrator, Division Heads, and Faculty.

• Attends research meetings of regular cadence with faculty engaged in research to discuss feasibility of proposed studies and appropriate study design and assess progress with ongoing research studies.

• Collaborates with departmental leadership and other key stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic vision and goals and objectives that align with the research programs in the research institute.

• Manages existing funds, including philanthropic funds and external research funds, associated with the Divisions' research programs, Stanley Manne Research Institute, Lurie Children's Foundation, and Finance in setting up of new grants and ongoing management.

• Works in conjunction with Stanley Manne Children's Research institute to develop and oversee all contractual arrangements, collaborates with outside partners and Lurie Children's administrative departments on the creation of work plans, contracts, memoranda of understanding, letters of agreement, job descriptions, etc.

• Partners with Fellowship Directors to ensure fellows are well-supported in their annual research projects.This includes consulting with the faculty overseeing education on how to conduct research and support research projects.

• Explore and disseminate available society, industry and national grant funding opportunities that fit faculty interests.

• Works with Stanley Mane's Children's Research Institute resources/ the Research Grants Specialist on development of new grant proposals and provides guidance as needed for pre and post award documents and reports.

• Collaborates with the Research Coordinator who facilities clinical research efforts within the Department and supports basic science research programs.

• Oversees medical student engagement in research within the Department and HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and tracking of research coordinators within the Department of Anesthesiology.

• Serves as a liaison to other Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute/Lurie Children's administrative departments (e.g. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation, Institutional Review Board, Accounting, Office of Sponsored Programs, Human Relations, etc.) Oversees compliance and safety in clinical trials, prepares for and leads audits, and participates in discussion with regulatory authorities as necessary.

• Assume other operations, financial, personnel and administrative responsibilities as assigned by the Director, OCCT (Office of Clinical and Community Trials), Division Administrators, Division Heads, or Research Faculty.

• Performance evaluations of staff within the Department of Anesthesia Research Services Core. Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Five or more years of experience with progressive research administration leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous project plans, personnel, and budgets.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required.

• Experience independently planning and managing projects; diligence; ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and formulate and implement action plans.

• Ability to establish priorities and react promptly to a large variety of requests and needs, sometimes in stressful situations.

• Must be self-directed, with an in-depth understanding of the organizational goals.

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills. Ability to lead in a collaborative and facilitative style.

• Solution orientated with proven record of managing large scale research projects with diverse complexity required.

• Ability to quickly reason with information to solve new, unfamiliar problems or independent of any prior knowledge.

• Exceptional ability to distill complex compliance issues so it is understandable to the lay audience required.

• Ability to handle high volume of work with changing priorities and deadlines required.

• Personal computer skills; functional experience with integrated software systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong working knowledge and skills in EPIC, Redcap, Workday, and other standard research databases.

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree preferred and/or certification through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), Certified Research Administrator (CRA)/Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) preferred.

• Research administration leadership: experience in clinical research preferred.

• High degree of initiative and creativity preferred.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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