MD-Clinical Research
About the position US Fertility (USF), the largest network of fertility practices in the United States, continually seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to advancing our field towards improving patient outcomes. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward. The Clinical/Research Fellow is responsible for assisting the Research Division at USF in both research study design and analysis as well as to provide mentorship of medical students, embryologists, OB/GYN residents, and Reproductive Endocrinology Fellows. Currently the network is affiliated with six university-based fellowship programs (including the REI fellowship based at the NIH) and many more OB/GYN residencies, affording the opportunity for academic appointment(s)/professorship(s). Furthermore, given that USF clinics carry out approximately 20% of the IVF cycles in the U.S., this opportunity offers access to an unparalleled dataset for research, in terms breadth, depth, and accuracy. Responsibilities • Lead interdisciplinary, cross-functional project teams in the development and implementation of research projects to accomplish specific scientific goals. • Lead or contribute to research study design, project management, data collection and analysis, and dissemination and reporting. • Develop, oversee, and manage core research documents, including study protocols, standard operating procedures, study specific training materials, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance and other institutional/agency regulatory documents. • Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with the respective investigational plan/protocol and all applicable regulations, IRB requirements, and other institutional policies and procedures. • Conduct literature reviews, consult with internal and external experts, and participate in formal development opportunities to inform project ideation. • Lead and contribute to research project activities including: development and testing of primary data collection tools; study recruitment, participant enrollment/consent and data collection; subject randomization; extraction of secondary data from electronic medical records; and data cleaning and analysis. • Organize and update multiple large datasets. • Write reports, memos, abstracts, and peer-reviewed manuscripts for publication, and prepare presentations that provide recommendations for clinical practice. • Provide research mentoring and assistance to our large group of network medical fellows and residents. • Orchestrate and plan network research committee meetings. • Supervise, direct, and evaluate project staff as needed. • Other duties as assigned and deemed necessary within the scope of the Sr. Corporate Analyst role. Requirements • Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Reproductive Biology, or related health field. Master's degree considered. • 7+ years' of progressive responsibility in managing clinical or health services research programs in clinical, academic, or healthcare setting. • 2+ years' experience as an investigator developing and leading research projects. • 2+ years' experience writing and publishing research articles in peer reviewed journals. • Expertise in study design for clinical research and of appropriate statistical analysis of prospective and retrospective clinical data. • Enthusiasm and dedication to answering relevant clinical research questions in Reproductive Biology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. • Located within the DMV and able to travel to the Rockville Shady Grove Fertility office is a plus. Nice-to-haves • Remote and hybrid work considered based on experience. Benefits • Competitive pay + bonus • Comprehensive training • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching • Generous paid time off and holidays • Retirement plan • Tuition assistance • Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve Apply tot his job