Director, Research Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, research position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct input to, evaluation of, GCP compliance direction to, and action to support R&D Phase I-IV clinical and product development programs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ambitious, eager to learn about new technologies both inside and outside their field of expertise and willing to keep their finger on the pulse of the changing IT landscape to meet the demands of our customers
• Available to travel both domestically and internationally
• Sets research policies, procedures, processes and governance and implements methods and procedures for monitoring projects, such as preparing progress reports, budget oversight, trend research, and other findings to keep management informed
• Leads reporting structure, metrics and governance for all member, prospective member and marketplace research, including leading cross functional teams across the enterprise
• Develops the strategic unit and business partner learning agenda for research
• Monitors market and operational trends
• Leads the ongoing improvement, development, implementation, and consistent utilization of tools and processes to capture, analyze, and communicate research insights
• Acts as advocate for the member ensuring solid research recommendations are leveraged to make better business decisions

Please consider me for the director, research opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for initial and ongoing education to patients and families regarding pertinent clinical trial and clinical management issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Management and supervisory experience, and a thorough understanding of the strategic and execution aspects of research
• Experience with pediatric research preferred
• Explore current practices related to recruitment, and assess factors that have contributed to successes and failures
• Help to develop and conduct an annual survey of sites that have participated in research studies to ensure member value and promote internal
• Evaluate existing communication channels and explore the return on marketing and outreach
• Experience developing processes or systems to support health and/or health research initiatives
• Experience in hospital operations, specifically research operations preferable
• Experience recruiting and engaging hospitals, the providers and their leadership in projects

In response to your job posting for director, research, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for training, mentoring, direction, and innovative thinking Business Partners Clinical Research and Drug Safety Operations in Budget Management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient programming skills in a high-level language
• Proven organizational, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary health care policy issues and environment
• Experience in health research
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with external constituencies
• Other attributes considered are excellent communication, consensus building, and well-developed influencing and negotiation skills
• An engaged leader who is able to engender immediate confidence and credibility of subordinates, peers, and clients
• Strong buy-side and corporate relationships

In response to your job posting for director, research, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for clinical representation to customers, industry, and outside entities as requested by the business; provide guidance and assist in development of Clinical Director I for these experiences.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expert in diagnostic molecular methods including PCR assay design utilizing melt technology
• Familiarity with diagnostic methods for tuberculosis
• Experience in a technical leadership role in diagnostics research and development
• Familiarity with the process of obtaining FDA clearance/approval of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) products, preferably in molecular diagnostics
• Understanding of Quality Systems Regulations and cGMP product development
• Driven to deliver quality results on time and in a highly ethical and professional manner
• Prior experience in nitinol based implant medical products highly preferred
• Experience in Class III medical product development involving clinical studies highly preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of director, research. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and interpretation of international trade compliance regulations and provide training to employees in Shanghai and Singapore.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Strong programming experience (VB, C#, C++) and ideally some experience with R or MatLab (or similar statistical packages)
• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of quantitative research and analytic methodologies/best practices, with specific expertise in approaches like choice modeling and segmentation
• Knowledge of a broad range of qualitative research methodologies and best practices (in-person, online)
• Excellent verbal and written story-telling and communication skill, in order to effectively relate complex and sometimes controversial insights at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with an open approach to solving complex, multidimensional challenges
• An intrinsic curiosity and inquisitiveness about markets, consumers, behaviors and other video entertainment-related businesses
• Proven leadership and management skills in leading research teams
• Track record of strategic thinking and problem solving