The CMRO positions offer exciting opportunities to provide high level leadership, strategic planning, and detailed oversight and management for the extramural clinical portfolios in research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, blood diseases and sleep disorders. NHLBI assumes a major responsibility in supporting research, training, and education programs to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood diseases, and sleep disorders to enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.

The NHLBI clinical trials research programs in cardiovascular, pulmonary, blood diseases, and sleep disorders have grown substantially. These mission-critical research areas require a clinician-scientist with advanced expertise and experience in clinical research in outpatient, community, hospital, and/or critical care environments, including design and execution of different types of trials (early phase, efficacy, effectiveness, and implementation), risk management and mitigations, as well as experience in clinical care.

The CMRO will be responsible for providing oversight over extramural clinical studies and clinical trials in their respective Divisions, and will contribute to the development of NHLBI-wide clinical research policies and processes in collaboration with the NHLBI Office of Clinical Research. They will have institute-wide leadership responsibility as a member of the NHLBI's clinical trials Optimization and Coordination Team.  As a member of the Divisional leadership team, the CMRO contributes to the overall strategic direction of the clinical research portfolio.

Specific skills, education and experiences candidates must possess include:

• M.D. or equivalent with background in a subspecialty related to NHLBI-focused research areas, such as:
• Cardiology and related subspecialties
• Pulmonology, pulmonary critical care, and related subspecialties
• Classical hematology and related subspecialties
• Sleep disorders and related subspecialties
• Primary care, internal medicine, or other specialty with clinical experience caring for individuals with conditions related to NHLBI-focused research
• Pediatrics with clinical experience caring for individuals with conditions related to NHLBI-focused research
• Pediatric subspecialties related to NHLBI-focused research
• Active engagement in clinical research including the design and conduct of clinical trials and management of the regulatory, safety, and data issues involved in those clinical trials
• Experience in applying quantitative and qualitative approaches or processes to understand program success and threats (e.g. experience developing processes to improve efficiency and ensure success/safety or experience with quality improvement at a health care institution)
• High level of experience and skill regarding clinical trials human safety management and mitigations
• Significant experience with regulatory requirements in research including experience in research ethics and compliance requirements involved in human subjects’ research (e.g., Institutional Review Boards, Data and Safety Monitoring Boards), and FDA regulations and polices.
• Experience in working with practitioners, patients and professional societies/advocacy groups in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological, or sleep disorders medicine communities (specific experience with implementation science preferred)
• Management/supervision of faculty or staff clinically and in research programs
• Presentations at major national or international meetings, committee, initiatives or symposia

This position is under the Silvio O. Conte Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service (SBRBPAS) Title 42 U.S. Code § 237 Authority.  Under this authority, the official title is Supervisory SBRBPAS Expert. This specific position fills an indefinite excepted service position; SBRBPAS employees serve at the will of the agency and do not serve trial or probationary periods. 

If you are a current Federal title 5 employee, you must have one year of equivalent experience at the GS-14 level or above. The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided.

We are seeking an energetic, self-starting professional who desires to develop an academic, patient-centered program, in close collaboration with established basic and translational scientists at the University of Minnesota.

Position Highlights:

• Assume a key leadership role in the development, implementation, and supervision of innovative research projects and clinical trials in the treatment of cancer.
• Opportunity to lead and collaborate with research team members involved in support of critical research goals.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient clinical care of hematology/oncology patients as well as instructing of medical students and post-graduate trainees.

About the Division:

The H.O.T. Division is comprised of leading experts dedicated to seeking innovative approaches and more effective therapies. Faculty can work in partnership with one of the nation’s top cancer research centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. For over 25 years the Masonic Cancer Center has provided faculty a collaborative research environment focused on the causes, prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. Learn more at cancer.umn.edu.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited ACGME Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship-training program.
• Board eligible/certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology Board.
• Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.
• Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.

Pay and Benefits:

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $252,300 - $521,915 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE.  The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired. 

M Physicians provides the following benefits:

• Substantial 401K employer contribution.
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

Additional Requirements:

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site: https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365293

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

Providers practice at affiliated locations under the M Health Fairview shared care delivery system. This partnership represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to build a nationally known academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system. #UMP

University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is among the largest and most prestigious public research universities in the nation. The University Medical School is a world-class institution with a long history of leadership and discoveries that have changed the practice of medicine. The nearly 3,000 outstanding faculty members are committed to achieving excellence in research, clinical care, and developing the next generation of health professionals.

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.