Job Details

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Office of Clinical Research (OCR), the Assistant Director, Business Unit is responsible for the management and oversight of clinical research business operations for the OCR. The incumbent leads the OCR Business Unit and is accountable for all UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCDCCC) clinical trial financials. In addition, this leader serves as an external technical resource to UCDH and UC/UCOP as needed.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Healthcare field with a minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience, or equivalent experience.
• Highly experienced with sponsored research administration and clinical trials financial management in an academic medical center or cancer center.
• Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT classification systems.
• Experience working collaboratively with other cross-functional teams and people with a wide range of educational backgrounds.
• Advanced skills in financial analysis and reporting techniques, financial modeling and business case assessment, human resources, and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
• Possesses a strong background and thorough understanding of accounting, human resource and financial systems/policies and a demonstrated competency related to federal costing policies and practices.
• Skills to follow and interpret the detailed guidelines related to their use in assigning codes for appropriate reimbursements and data collection.
• Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the administration of sponsored research projects as well as with those of private granting agencies in order effectively to direct pre- and post-award management of funds.
• Project management skills to establish timelines, goals, coordinate multiple departments, evaluate cost/benefit analyses, establish cost effective procedures and systems; define roles and responsibilities, determine required resources; monitor progress and make appropriate adjustments, all while achieving the desired outcome.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Leadership and Strategic Planning
• 30% - Financial Management and Reporting
• 20% - Leadership, Training and Change Management

Benefits

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

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