Career Center

Applicants may apply for this position by submitting a resume/ CV to the following email address: mgmtrecruit@cookcountyhhs.org  

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

Job Summary

The Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) provides leadership and direction through managers and directs the daily activities of clinical research including the collection, documentation, analysis of clinical trial data, and reporting of clinical research data. The CSO oversees the strategic, administrative, operational, and financial initiatives that impact clinical research conducted across Cook County Health (CCH). Collaborates with leaders at CCH and throughout Cook County participating in single and multi-site based human research studies, patient care, information technology, and health data science to evolve the delivery and effectiveness of clinical research.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Initiate, authorize, and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
• Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
• Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• Leads the development and implementation of the clinical research team, providing strategic direction that aligns with CCH’s goals, Objectives, and initiatives
• Provides leadership and direction between patient care and research, research equity, digital strategies that support clinical research and operations that facilitate safety for patients participating in research
• Cultivates key business relationships to strengthen and streamline areas that support clinical researchers
• Reviews, negotiates, and finalizes contractual agreements and budgets between sponsors and other vendors. Directs the development, monitoring, and reporting of project budgets and annual projections. Evaluates potential study protocols for feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Develops processes and procedures focusing on continuous improvement that may include policy development, reporting, and data analytics
• Remains current on local and federal legislation on clinical research and compliance
• Provides leadership for regulatory affairs administration, focused on quality systems and

quality assurance in support of clinical research projects

• Assists with the resolution of performance issues (process, efficiency, effectiveness)

related to institutional standards for human subject’s research

• Collaborates and partners with leaders on matters pertaining to clinical research policies, research opportunities, information technologies, and to develop clinical research relationships across CCH
• Serves as the principal clinical research administration at CCH between leadership, staff, and interested stakeholders
• Responds to changing clinical research administration needs and regulatory demands
• Maintains an active clinic load (patient care) while maintaining license and privileges, when appropriate
• Attends and participates in meetings, committees, or other clinical research related activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer-CCHHS

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or higher from an accredited medical college or university
• Must be able to obtain an Illinois license, where appropriate
• Seven (7) years of clinical research and/or clinical research administration experience
• Five (5) years of Leadership experience
• Two (2) years of experience managing clinical research projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) trained with demonstrated competency and/or publications related to clinical research
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Prior clinical research experience in a healthcare environment
• Research, clinical, or administration certifications (e.g., NCURA-CRA, SoCRA-CCRP, ACRP)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge to develop clinical research strategic plans and work collaboratively with institutional leaders and principal investigators
• Knowledge and understanding of budget, human resources, research operations, compliance, and other relevant clinical research management techniques and skills
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of initiatives, grant, and contract administration
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
• Ability to define budgetary problems and recommend alternatives requiring a strong budgetary, financial, and statistical expertise
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to think conceptually and work collaboratively
• Ability to train by presenting concepts and demonstrating tasks

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview”.

*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

About Cook County Health

ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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