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.

About this Position

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 of Science in Nursing (BSN) (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

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: Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

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

Preferred: Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Minimum two (2) years of clinical research experience

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certification: Clinical research certification (e.g., CCRC, CCRP) preferred

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: