Call for Applications: Clinical and Translational Science Institute Program Co-Director
Call for Applications!
The CTSI is Seeking a Research Resources and Services Program Co-Director
The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking a dynamic faculty member to serve as the co-director for the CTSI Research Resources and Services (RRS) Program. The goal of the RRS is to facilitate and advance success of clinical and translational science (CTS) across campus, and beyond by providing resources, programs, services and/or guidance to clinical and translational researchers. The co-director will work with the Nationwide Children’s Hospital co-director of RRS to ensure robust programming across our CTSA Hub. The primary duties involve overseeing all RRS programs (Regulatory, Recruitment, Research Navigator, Spark Awards, DSMB support, etc.), leading innovation of each of these resources and identifying other resources that might advance CTS at Ohio State.
The successful applicant is expected to have significant clinical research/clinical trials experience as much of the work of the research resources team focus on this part of the CTS research spectrum.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate with CTSI leadership to ensure alignment and integration of Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA)-related programs within the broader CTSA framework.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of local and national research resource initiatives that advance clinical and translational science (CTS).
- Design and curate toolkits and resources for the CTSI website to support investigator success across the CTS continuum.
- Develop, implement and oversee innovative programs tailored to the needs of the CTS research community.
- Facilitate complex research resource navigation requests, serving as a point of contact for advanced support.
- Participate on CTSI leadership committees as appointed, contributing to strategic planning and program oversight.
- Engage actively with national CTSA leadership, networks, and committees to represent Ohio State and support collaborative efforts in RRS.
- Provide oversight and mentorship to CTSI staff supporting this mission area, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence.
This CTSI leadership position is associated with salary support through the NIH CTSA grant (based upon NIH salary cap).
The CTSI is funded under the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award. The CTSI has been funded since 2008 and in 2023 was successfully awarded seven years of funding through 2030.
Relevant Experience
The successful applicant is expected to have significant clinical research/trials experience.
Term
The term for the RRS Program co-director will begin no later than November 1, 2025
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2025
Requirements, Qualifications and Apply
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Requirements
Applicants must be willing to be a dedicated Program Director of the Research Resources and Services (RRS), including national engagement with other CTSA hubs, along with serving on several CTSI committees. Applicants must:
1. Be a current Ohio State faculty member
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Qualifications
Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to lead a program that includes faculty and staff members, a record of clinical trial and research study success.
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Application Process
Complete the application form for the RRS Program Director position at CTSI by 11:59 p.m., August 15, 2025
A completed application packet includes: candidate application , a 2-3 page statement that describes interest in the role and experiences in clinical trials/clinical research that would equip the candidate for success, a CV and NIH Biosketch that includes a personal statement related to the CTSI role you are applying for. Once an application is submitted, the CTSI will follow up with confirmation on the submission materials.
The CTSI PI, Dr. Julie Johnson, will be the hiring authority, with input from a subcommittee of CTSI leadership.
Complete the Application Form
About the CTSI and the Research Resources and Services (RRS) Program
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The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is a collaboration among The Ohio State University, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital dedicated to turning the scientific discoveries of today into life-changing disease prevention strategies and the health diagnostics and treatments of tomorrow.
Funded by a multi-year Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health, the CTSI leverages expertise from every college across the university, including scientists and clinicians from the seven Health Science Colleges, the College of Engineering, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The CTSI also partners with community health and education agencies and regional institutional network partnerships.
The CTSI provides financial, organizational and educational support to biomedical researchers, as well as opportunities for community members to participate in valuable research.
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Vision: To Advance Today’s Discoveries to Improve Health for All.
Ambition: The Clinical and Translational Science Institute aims to be a national leader and model CTSA hub in advancing impactful clinical and translational research at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Strategic Goals
- Innovate, cultivate and support clinical and translational research and science
- Develop and support a community of clinical and translational scientists and research professionals for current and future success
- Enable clinical and translational science advances through data resources, biomedical informatics and data science
- Enrich community research partnerships and facilitate dissemination and implementation of research findings in communities
- Enabling interdisciplinary collaboration that leverages depth and breadth of institutional expertise
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The Research Resources and Services (RRS) module is dedicated to identifying and addressing barriers to clinical and translational research (CTR) by providing an integrated system of resources tailored to meet the evolving needs of CTR teams at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Through a deliberate focus on continuous process improvement, RRS aims to enhance the quality, efficiency, effectiveness and safety of CTR.
RRS fulfills a wide range of functions, including serving as a centralized point of navigation for investigators seeking access to CTR and clinical and translational science (CTS) resources. RRS is supported by four full-time staff members and oversees the following programs:
- Clinical Research Development (CRD) support
- Multisite Research
- Recruitment and Retention
- Regulatory Knowledge and Support (RKS)
- Spark Awards Program
- Clinical Trials Oversight
A key priority is the seamless integration of services for investigators whose needs span multiple programs. To support the mission of advancing CTR/CTS, RRS is guided by three primary objectives:
Objective 1: Deliver high-quality, integrated research resource platforms that address both current and emerging needs of CTR teams.
Objective 2: Expand access to and utilization of CTR resources across the research community.
Objective 3: Facilitate monitoring of research quality and compliance with federal regulations and NIH policies.