Research Supervisor

Job Sumamry:

We are seeking a full-time Research Supervisor to become an integral part of our team. In collaboration with the Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will lead the development, conduct, and coordination of all phases of psychedelic and Parkinson's research aimed at identifying outcomes and mechanistic factors related to and/or the development of treatments for Parkinson's disease.

The Research Supervisor uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of objectives, regulatory rules, clinical research methods and project management best practices. They must have previous experience working with RAPC, the DEA for schedule 1 substances, and Parkinson's disease patients within the context of academic clinical trials. The Research Supervisor is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet project goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including study activation, recruitment targets, development of study materials, management of regulatory materials, and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to sub-investigators and scientific oversight committees.

The Research Supervisor oversees clinical research coordinators and other members of the clinical research team to ensure that staff have training, supervision, and tasks that are appropriate to the job title. They must have previous experience with neuromodulation techniques, including understanding of the mechanistic and physics of TMS, PET, and MR imaging, safety implications specifically in the PD population, and regulatory submissions for investigational devices.

The Research Supervisor serves as a scientific liaison between clinical research coordinators, project managers, statisticians, investigators, and other study personnel in the design and preparation of study-related instruments, materials, operations manuals, and site communications.

The Research Supervisor may assist the Principal Investigator in budgetary and fiscal matters for the department and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate has an extensive clinical background in drug treatment trials, scheduled 1 substance trials, and extensive experience working with patients with PD and older populations. They also have extensive experience with REDCap, neuromodulation, and budget management. They have meticulous organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and impeccable written and verbal communication skills, as is the ability they think independently.

We are excited to welcome a full-time Research Supervisor to our team, who will collaborate closely with Principal Investigators. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate all research phases, aiming to uncover mechanistic factors and develop treatments for Parkinson's disease. This role requires a seasoned research professional with a deep understanding of objectives, regulations, and clinical research methods, as well as experience with RAPC, the DEA, and Parkinson's disease patients in academic trials.

Department Description:

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services is among the nation's foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health. Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity.

• Lead the development, conduct, and coordination of psychedelic and Parkinson's research projects.
• Ensure strategic planning to meet project goals and milestones, including study activation and recruitment targets.
• Manage regulatory materials, sponsor requirements, and reporting processes.
• Provide training, supervision, and appropriate task allocation to clinical research coordinators and team members.
• Serve as a scientific liaison, facilitating communication and collaboration between various study personnel.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in budgetary and fiscal matters, ensuring efficient resource management.
• Oversee the design and preparation of study-related instruments, materials, and operations manuals.
• Maintain effective communication with sub-investigators and scientific oversight committees.
• Stay updated on neuromodulation techniques, including TMS, PET, and MR imaging, and their safety implications for PD patients.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area

• At least 8 years of experience in clinical trials, specifically drug treatment trials

• At least 5 years of experience in psychedelic clinical trials

• Expertise in working with patients with Parkinson's disease, including administration of the MDS-UPDRS

• At least 5 years of experience with DEA Schedule 1 licenses and practices, including inspections and pharmacy regulations

• At least 5 years of experience working with the Research Panel of California Submissions for research protocols

• Extensive experience in developing and building redcap databases, translating research protocols into data collection systems, and training research staff in use

• Experience in neuromodulation and neuroimaging, specifically TMS, PET, and MRI, including submission of FDA IND applications for use in clinical trial settings

• Experience in grant development, writing, budgeting, and submissions

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities

• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research

• Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.

• Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both

• Strong interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration

Preferred Qualifications::

• Advanced degree preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area

• At least 8 years of experience in clinical trials, specifically drug treatment trials

• At least 5 years of experience in psychedelic clinical trials

• Expertise in working with patients with Parkinson's disease, including administration of the MDS-UPDRS

• At least 5 years of experience with DEA Schedule 1 licenses and practices, including inspections and pharmacy regulations

• At least 5 years of experience working with the Research Panel of California Submissions for research protocols

• Extensive experience in developing and building redcap databases, translating research protocols into data collection systems, and training research staff in use

• Experience in neuromodulation and neuroimaging, specifically TMS, PET, and MRI, including submission of FDA IND applications for use in clinical trial settings

• Experience in grant development, writing, budgeting, and submissions

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities

• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. Demonstrated experience in training others, particularly in the field of research

• Critical thinking skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.

• Clear and concise communicator; good verbal and written communication skills; both

• Strong interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration

Preferred Qualifications::

• Advanced degree preferred