Assistant Director of Clinical Research

Campus OSU-Center for Health Sciences Contact Name & Email Jeff Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Appointment Length Regular Continuous / Until Further Notice Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration. Special Instructions to Applicants About this Position Position Summary The Assistant Director of Clinical Research is responsible for leading and managing clinical research operations within the academic medical center. This role ensures the highest standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision. The position requires expertise in clinical research, a commitment to ethical practices, and the ability to collaborate across departments to advance scientific discovery and quality patient outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Education Required : Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Experience Minimum two (2) years of clinical research experience Experience in outpatient and inpatient clinical practice in the following areas but not limited to cardiology or pediatrics or internal medicine in clinical research preferred Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses : Licensure Licensure : Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge : Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Demonstrated knowledge of clinical trial processes, protocol management, and regulatory requirements Proven staff supervision experience Exceptional leadership and team management abilities Strong cognitive skills for complex problem-solving and decision-making Excellent organizational and time management skills Effective interpersonal and communication skills Proficient computer skills Outstanding customer service orientation Ability to foster collaboration and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams Preferred Qualifications Master's Preferred : Master’s degree in Nursing or related field Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses : Certification : Clinical research certification (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) preferred Skills, Proficiencies, and / or Knowledge :