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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Executive Director

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28269

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SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701 Career Area

Research Professionals Posting Open Date

09/05/2025 Application Deadline

09/19/2025 Open Until Filled

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Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title

Executive Director Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number

20062576 Vacancy ID

NF0009268 Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent FTE

1 Hours per week

40 Position Location

North Carolina, US Qualifications Hiring Range

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications Proposed Start Date

10/06/2025

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its campus, medical care, arts, and athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. Chapel Hill offers diverse opportunities and benefits for employees and a comprehensive benefits package.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education and research.

Patient care: Promote health and provide superb clinical care while addressing underserved populations and reducing health disparities. Education: Prepare future healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers through innovative curricula and interprofessional education. Research: Support outstanding health sciences research programs and provide infrastructure and collaboration opportunities across disciplines.

Position Summary The AIDS Clinical Trial Group ( ACTG ) is a cooperative network funded by the NIH DAIDS to cure HIV and reduce related burdens. The ACTG Leadership Operations Center (LOC) oversees ACTG grants, contracts, budgets, and finance. The ACTG LOC is led by the ACTG Chair and Vice Chair, together with the Executive Director and LOC Administrative Staff.

As Administrative head of ACTG LOC, the Executive Director provides day-to-day oversight of LOC operations by supervising all HR, financial, and operations activities. The Executive Director also serves as the chief liaison between UNC and international and multi-institutional clinical trials networks, including ACTG Network, NIH, and other regulatory and funding agencies. The Executive Director is responsible for management, direction, and fiscal oversight of a major translational clinical trials initiative led by the ACTG Chair.

This role requires coordination of a research and clinical trials infrastructure spanning virology, immunology, pharmacology, mycobacteriology, specimen banking, clinical trials design, data management, and regulatory affairs for new drugs and labs.

The Executive Director will lead the management of large multi-institutional, multi-million dollar translational clinical trials conducted at over 60 sites domestically and internationally. Primary responsibilities include serving as administrative and financial director for the ACTG, overseeing all financial operations and annual budgets, and supervising HR, contracts and grants oversight, and fund management.

The incumbent must lead and participate in planning highly complex, multidisciplinary initiatives on a national and international level, and communicate effectively with faculty across health sciences disciplines.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates with comparable independent research productivity or professional-level sponsored research administration experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience may be substituted.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Master’s degree in Public Health, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent work experience. Administrative/management experience preferably in an academic medical setting. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a complex multi-institutional clinical trials group. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to interact with senior hospital leadership, ACTG faculty and staff, collaborating institutions, granting agencies, and vendors. Strong organizational skills, ability to delegate, supervise, and plan for timely and successful completion of objectives. Experience with managing complex research projects and establishing standard procedures. Ability to identify and manage strategic partnerships with domestic and international sites. Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaboration with international and domestic teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Expert level knowledge of organizational management theory, financial systems and controls, reimbursement issues, and healthcare regulations; budget management; and alignment of clinical, teaching, and research activities. Knowledge of regulatory requirements with other research institutions and governing bodies.

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https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/306191

Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title

Tanvi Goel Department Contact Telephone or Email

tanvi_goel@med.unc.edu

Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or employment@unc.edu. The Office cannot provide updates on position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employment Type Executive Seniority level Executive Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Higher Education

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