Director of Clinical Research

With a mantra of Empowering Human Potential, Hanger, Inc. is the world's premier provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services and products, offering the most advanced O&P solutions, clinically differentiated programs and unsurpassed customer service. Hanger's Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. With 160 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger's vision is to lead the orthotic and prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. Collectively, Hanger employees touch thousands of lives each day, helping people achieve new levels of mobility and freedom.

The Director of Clinical Research will serve within Hanger’s Department of Clinical and Scientific Affairs and collaborate with the Chief Clinical Officer to define and execute the organization’s clinical research strategy. This role oversees all clinical studies and research data collection efforts at Hanger Clinic. The Director is responsible for leading the research team and managing the operational, analytical, and logistical components of the clinical research portfolio, ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines. The Director also ensures that all research activities comply with applicable regulations and align with and support the organization’s broader business strategy.

Set strategic direction and lead large clinical trials/data collection efforts.

• Manage clinical research and operations including design and initiation of clinical trials to optimize tactical and clinical value through global site selection and data portability.
• Manage clinical research team to accomplish set goals.
• Responsible for defining clinical research strategy including the management, oversight and dissemination of clinical studies and research data collection efforts across Hanger Clinic.
• Develop and aid in submission of federal grants to support continued research efforts.
• Aid in the development and implementation of Clinical Practice Guidelines.
• Author and/or work with others to develop publications based on the results of the clinical trials.
• Provide updates and status reports to senior management on a regular basis.
• Manage the operational, analytical, fiscal and logistical tasks associated with our clinical research activities in alignment with our business strategy. 
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with academic and community-based physicians, clinicians and payers to assure alignment of strategy and outputs.
• Manage staff and outside partners/service providers.
• Represent the company at major annual conferences.

Minimum

• PhD degree, preferably with coursework in the following areas: mathematics, statistics, bioinformatics, biomechanics, kinesiology, public health and/or clinical research administration;
• Strong publication history in relevant clinical or scientific journals (generally reflecting 20+ peer-reviewed publications).
• Minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience in Orthotics and Prosthetics profession

Preferred

• 10+ years’ experience in research environment
• Strong clinical Orthotics and Prosthetics knowledge

• Strong record of academic achievement including peer reviewed publications, experience in grant writing, ability to attract external funding
• Self-starter and take the initiative to proactively solve/investigate problem areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exhibit critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and apply where applicable
• Accountable, meets deadlines consistently, and initiates process improvements where applicable
• Advanced knowledge in research methodology.
• Advanced knowledge of the orthotic and prosthetic profession
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite programs (i.e. presentation software, pivot tables, formulas, and macros)
• Evidence of written skills through publication
• Ability to manage a team at a high level. Demonstrate high ethical standards
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships.
• Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
• Foster open collaboration and constructive dialogue with everyone around you.
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change.Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results.

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs- Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

Hanger, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.