Description Job Summary: Responsible for management and evaluation of research programs, assuring objectives are met and integrity and quality of the research is maintained. Assures research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal/sponsor regulations and guidelines, Vanderbilt Policy and Procedure, research protocols and sponsor requirements. Plans, implements and manages or provides oversight of the research from planning to completion, analysis and reporting. Responsible for or provides oversight for communication with the sponsor, IRB, DSMB, regulatory agencies and other research related entities. Functions as a departmental resource for research operations, a leader and role model, supervisor, consultant an