Job DescriptionGrow your career at Cedars-Sinai!The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.The Research Project Advisor works with the Principal Investigator or Department Head to develop and implement research programs, including project planning, identifying funding sources, preparing grant proposals, and presenting results for possible publication. Attends national meetings and conferences, identifies potential collaborators and research sponsors, and maintains relationships with colleagues and National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.Serves as departmental resource for scientific initiatives and major research projects and identifies funding opportunitiesCommunicates the feasibility of study involvement and or participation with the PIIndependently and as part of a team, develops and implements research programs, including project planningParticipates in the research and academic activities of the department.Prepares grant proposals and assists PI in authoring manuscripts for publication, books for publication; and prepares presentations for both expert and lay audiencesWorks closely with principal investigator and is knowledgeable in the area of research specializationRepresents the interests of the department in inter-and intra-institutional research projects; provides expertise for research collaborationsMaintains excellent relationships with colleagues, locally, nationally, and internationally; has an excellent, productive relationship with National Institutes of Health and other funding agenciesSuperior communication skills for interactions with faculty, administrators, and employeesAttends national meetings and conferences and identify potential collaborators and research sponsorsSpecial projects as assignedMay function as bridge between laboratory, translational, and clinical research programsMay be responsible for research process improvement, quality assurance, and problem solving for the departmentMay develop curriculum and oversee coordination of small and large scientific symposiaEnsures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review BoardMaintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable lawQualificationsBachelor's Degree requiredMaster's Degree preferred7 years related experience requiredAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Req ID : 5565Working Title : Research Project Advisor - Heart InstituteDepartment : Heart InstituteBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : Academic / ResearchJob Specialty : Academic/Research ServicesOvertime Status : EXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $41.42 - $70.41