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

• Master's Degree required
• 10 years minimum experience in directly related field.
• ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred