Chief Clinical and Translational Officer

at  Sansum Diabetes Research Institute

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute has an opportunity for a full-time, board certified, or board-eligible Endocrinologist to serve as our Chief Clinical and Translational Officer overseeing the SDRI Research Portfolio and developing strategies and partnerships to continue to drive innovation across the enterprise.
SDRI is a non-profit organization and center of excellence with a mission to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and clinical care. We are a preferred site for industry sponsored clinical trials, a testament to our exceptional research capabilities. On average, SDRI conducts 25+ trials per year, engaging approximately 1,000 participants. Current industry partners include Abbott, Dexcom, Insulet, Eli Lilly, Mannkind, Medtronic Diabetes, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Tandem Diabetes Care, and more. We are experts with experience across all study phases, and a broad portfolio of trials and clinical work focused on diabetes and metabolic health.
Diversity and inclusivity are prioritized in in our clinical trials-in 2023, 30% of our research participants were from underrepresented populations.
We are currently renovating our 18,000 square foot research facility to create a state-of-the-art center where we will accelerate life-changing diabetes research.

REQUIREMENTS

• MD or DO with Directly Related Experience in Endocrinology, Mix of Academic and Industry Experience Preferred
• 15+ years of Experience, with at least 5 – 7 Years of Management Experience
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology
• DEA Certificate
• Eligible to Work in the United States
• Must Be In or Relocate to Santa Barbara, CA
• CA Licensure or the Ability to Obtain CA Licensure
• Interest in Research, Experience with Research
• Experience Performing Typical Endocrinology Procedures
• Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to read, write, and speak English clearly is required. The ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, SOPs, and procedures and an understanding of and ability to communicate in scientific language is critical. Spanish proficiency or fluency highly desired.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment would be generally described as an office setting with clinical facilities adjacent to the primary work area and laboratory facilities on a different floor. The ability to move within all three of these areas may be required in the execution of the employee’s functional activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the work area’s illumination is mainly with fluorescent artificial lighting.
This position is associated with exposure to biohazardous materials and communicable disease requiring the use of universal precautions and other conditions common to a medical clinic and research facility.
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of the job’s performance. It is not a complete list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.

• Manage Team of Physician Investigators Responsible for 25+ Industry Sponsored Trials Per Year (Adult and Pediatric Trials)
• Design, Fund, and Execute Investigator Initiated Trials
• Develop Strategies and Partnerships to Drive Innovation Across the Enterprise
• Opportunity to Maintain a Clinical Practice through our Clinics or through Service at the Community Clinics or our neighboring Hospital (Women’s Health, Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Adult Endocrinology) One Day per Week
• Standard Office Hours, No Call Service