Clinical Scientist Assistant 2 - HYBRID

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You will need a Ph.D. and at least three years of relevant experience, along with the advanced scientific expertise necessary to support the expanding scope and complexity of this research program. .

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As a Clinical Scientist Assistant II, you will serve as a senior scientific and operational leader within Dr. William Heerman’s research program. In this role, you’ll provide scientific oversight and administrative leadership across multiple federally funded and foundation-supported studies focused on pediatric obesity prevention, physical activity, nutrition, and community-based health interventions.

Working independently with general guidance from the Principal Investigator, you’ll use advanced scientific knowledge and judgment to help drive the success of the research portfolio. You will oversee key components of the program, including research implementation, regulatory compliance, personnel supervision, grant development, dissemination of findings, and coordination of center-level activities.

You’ll also function in a chief-of-staff–type capacity for the laboratory—helping ensure that scientific priorities and day-to-day operations stay aligned. This includes supporting strong execution across projects, maintaining high staff performance, and promoting effective stakeholder and community partner engagement.

In addition, you will supervise research personnel, coordinate work across investigators and community partners, and play a substantial role in producing manuscripts, grant proposals, and scientific presentations that advance the impact of the program.

Schedule and location: You will generally work a traditional daytime schedule Monday through Friday. Flexibility is key, however, as occasional inquiries may need your attention during evenings and weekends. Your office will be located at 2146 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN, with the option to work remotely from home a couple of days per week.

Required qualifications: You will need a Ph.D. and at least three years of relevant experience, along with the advanced scientific expertise necessary to support the expanding scope and complexity of this research program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide scientific and operational oversight for multiple ongoing research projects and clinical studies.
Direct implementation of funded research protocols, ensuring adherence to study milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
Oversee regulatory activities, including IRB submissions, protocol modifications, reporting requirements, and compliance with institutional and sponsor regulations.
Monitor study recruitment, participant retention, data collection quality, and project performance metrics.
Coordinate activities among investigators, collaborators, and research staff to ensure successful completion of funded research objectives.

Provide direct supervision, mentoring, and performance management for research coordinators, research assistants, and other laboratory personnel.
Develop staffing plans and assign responsibilities across projects to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Lead regular project and personnel meetings and establish operational priorities for the research program.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development of research staff.
Serve as the primary operational liaison between laboratory personnel, institutional offices, and collaborating partners.

Contribute substantively to the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and competitive renewals.
Assist investigators with study design, literature reviews, data interpretation, and development of research plans.
Lead and support preparation of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and dissemination products.
Coordinate responses to sponsor requests and reporting requirements.
Identify opportunities to enhance research productivity and support growth of the research portfolio.

Coordinate selected activities of the WeGrowHealthy Center and related collaborative initiatives.
Facilitate engagement with community partners, advisory boards, and stakeholder groups.
Support planning and execution of meetings, events, and center-wide initiatives.
Assist with tracking center milestones, reporting requirements, and communication across participating organizations and investigators.
Promote integration of community perspectives into research and dissemination activities.

Responsibilities

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Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Requirements

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Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

3 years

Education :

Doctorate

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.