HJF is seeking a Director, Data Coordination and Analysis Center to support the US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) located in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to MHRP.

To apply please click on the following link: https://careers.hjf.org/jobs/1886281-director-data-coordination-and-analysis-center

 The incumbent serves as the lead research analyst supporting the clinical research activities of the MHRP through direction and leadership of the Data Coordination and Analysis Center (DCAC). DCAC provides data collection, management, processing and analytic support to a wide portfolio of research projects executed by MHRP and affiliated organizations including observational and interventional studies.  The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the complete and accurate collection of research data from all clinical research sites. The incumbent oversees a staff of programmers, data management specialists, and research analysts that are tasked with the creation and implementation of tools to support data capture, routine monitoring of data for completion and accuracy, communication with clinical research sites to coordinate data entry and response to database queries, preparation of data reports, and design and execution of statistical analyses to test research hypotheses. The incumbent is responsible for directing and coordinating the completion of all responsibilities assigned to DCAC while ensuring that all necessary steps are taken to comply with regulatory requirements and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities:

1. Directs and leads all activities of the MHRP Data Coordinating and Analysis Center (DCAC), supervising a team that includes research analysts, data management specialists, and programmers.
2. Assigns research protocols and delegates related responsibilities to DCAC staff, ensuring that all DCAC staff are aware of their accountabilities, responsibilities and deliverables.
3. Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with MHRP scientific staff, HJF/MRI, DAIDS/NIH, collaborators, and other organizations.
4. Maintains a team of professionals with sufficient expertise to execute the DCAC mission through identification of personnel needs, recruitment and retention of highly-qualified staff, and provision of performance evaluation feedback.
5. Evaluates and acquires tools to optimize data collection and analysis as needed.
6. Monitors the accuracy and completeness of data included in MHRP research databases and develops systems to enhance the integrity of these data.
7. Provides relevant program status reports to the institution, regulatory agencies, funders, and other entities.
8. Designs and implements statistical analyses in consultation with MHRP investigators and collaborators.
9. Contributes to the preparation of scientific papers for presentation at local and national meetings and for publication in medical and scientific periodicals.
10. Adheres to a policy of strict confidentiality concerning all documents, data, and information maintained within DCAC.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.