Occupational Therapy Director jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Occupational Therapy Director directs the programs and staff of the occupational therapy department. Sets and implements guidelines for occupational therapy programs. Being an Occupational Therapy Director monitors patient progress and treatment plans. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Occupational Therapy Director typically reports to top management. The Occupational Therapy Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Occupational Therapy Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director- Cell Therapy Operations, Oncology R&D, Early Clinical
  • 50056698 - Assoc Director Sci Project Mgmt
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • The Director – Cell Therapy Operations has a sizeable scope, including accountability for the operational design inputs to deliver the assigned program(s) as part of the product development team. Within a program, they maintain accountability for the delivery and reporting of clinical studies to time, quality, and cost. The Director - Cell Therapy Operations is a key member of the Global Project Team. This position demands strong collaborative communication skills, including the ability to engage with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders both within and outside of AstraZeneca.

    The Director – Cell Therapy Operations is responsible for the design and implementation of a logistics model ensuring effective scheduling of patients and their cells (apheresis & final drug product) between investigating/treatment sites and the manufacturing facility. They will develop the tools and processes to ensure smooth execution of each step of the patient journey once the patient is either a) enrolled in a clinical trial or b) commercially when a patient is approved for treatment and beginning the treatment course.
     

    The exact accountabilities will differ depending on the stage of the clinical program, so a high degree of flexibility and autonomy is required.

    Typical Accountabilities:

    • Establish site qualification criteria and conduct operational certification for apheresis/treatment (e.g., FDA Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) qualification). Track and maintain site certification and recertification needs

    • Manage the operational setup of new apheresis and treatment centers; ensure site training (compliance versus needs / requirements)

    • Ensure investigators and site staff have a thorough understanding of processes for treatment execution (e.g., scheduling portal, apheresis and infusion procedures, cell handling, shipping, etc.)

    • Build relationships with clinical / commercial site operations personnel (e.g., cell therapy operations managers)

    • Collaborate between the Investigator Site, couriers, and internal functions at AstraZeneca, namely Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Clinical Operations and Medical/Clinical Science to ensure that patient visits and cell product delivery are coordinated

    • Lead patient scheduling and cell management tasks, from confirming apheresis and subsequent dispatch to manufacturing, coordinating courier pick-ups and deliveries, as well as preparation of shipping documentation, communicating product manufacturing milestones to Clinical Sites & coordinating patient visits preparation prior to infusion (chemotherapy conditioning)

    • Develop, maintain, and evaluate key performance indicators for patient treatment execution

    • Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place to deliver the treatment, including working with development and commercial leadership to establish and implement an apheresis and treatment center network strategy

    • Accountable for overall study or program deliverables, maintaining oversight throughout the life of the study or program by close interaction with individual study/program leaders or leadership of the study team as appropriate

    • Use relevant tools and communication with clinical sites, optimize patient and drug scheduling, to optimize the number of patients recruited per site per month/year.

    • Develop and manage effective risk management/mitigation plans to ensure timely delivery to quality, budget and time and escalate issues to stakeholders as appropriate

    • Responsible for planning and leading issue escalation and resolution

    • Provide input to forecasting and management of study/program delivery costs, resource and timelines

    • Accountable for the quality of study/program planning information into relevant planning systems

    • Mentor and support development of individuals within the organization

    • Manage a team of schedulers responsible for scheduling, logistics and support of all AZ cell therapy trials worldwide

    • Contribute to operational interactions with external entities including regulatory agencies, preferred partners/suppliers and external collaborators

    • Responsible for study or program level reporting of progress, risks, and issues

    • Lead the study delivery related activities associated with regulatory inspections/audits in liaison with Clinical functions

    • Responsible for provision to procurement clear specifications for study or program-specific outsourcing

    • Responsible for review and operational approval of study or program specific contracts or work orders.
       

    Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

    Essential :

    • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, preferably in medical or biological science.

    • At least 10 years or equivalent experience in drug development leadership experience with progressive levels of responsibility.

    • Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical and pharmaceutical drug development process

    • Proven ability to develop programs to meet business goals and to assess business risk versus potential value; ability to understand global business requirements

    • Significant experience of program management and use of project management techniques in complex projects, including resourcing and financial management

    • Strong strategic influencing skills and ability to influence broadly within and outside the organisation

    • Significant experience and expertise in Clinical Trial methodology with a proven track record to deliver differentiated options based on a sound knowledge of operational delivery

    • Proven track record in problem solving and issues management that is solution focused

    • Extensive and proven experience in driving operational delivery to timelines, cost, and quality

    • Proven experience of leading delivery through collaboration with internal and external providers

    • Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP principles

    • Experience in providing clear requirements for external contracts

    • Experience in selection and oversight of external providers and development/review of contracts
       

    Desirable:

    • Higher degree e.g., PhD, MSc, MPhil

    • Program management qualification (e.g., MBA, PRINCE2, PMP)

    • Experience in variety of academic/CRO/Sponsor organizations and countries

    • Experience across the product life cycle and multiple therapeutic areas

    • Experience of early phase clinical delivery

    • At least 5 years global drug development experience within clinical function

    • Salesforce or other customer management software systems

    AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

    AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

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Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions
  • Silver Spring, MD FULL_TIME
  • Full time COTA Opportunity* 30 hours (work/life balance)* Full benefits* No nights, holidays or weekends required* 1:1 treatments - about 1 patient per hourWhat are you waiting for – Apply now! What Y...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Rehab Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant - Heatherwood
  • Legacy Healthcare Services
  • Burke, VA FULL_TIME
  • Ignite Your Legacy by helping senior adults to find purpose, safety, and dignity. Full Time position for a COTA looking to advance their management skills as a Rehab Director while still being able to...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - PRN
  • continuum therapy partners
  • Leesburg, VA OTHER
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA -PRN Leesburg VA /Virginia Continuum Therapy Partners has an opportunity for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA at Heritage Hall- Leesburg, VA in L...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • National Speech Language Therapy Center
  • Bethesda, MD PART_TIME
  • National Therapy Center with offices in Montgomery County, MD & Washington, DC, is seeking COTAs to join our team! The interdisciplinary approach among SLPs, OTs, PTs, and BCBAs provides a unique and ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - full-time
  • continuum therapy partners
  • King George, VA FULL_TIME
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA - full-time King George VA / Virginia Continuum Therapy Partners has an opportunity for a full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant / COTA at Heritage Hall- King G...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant, Home Health Full Time
  • CenterWell Home Health
  • Capitol Heights, MD
  • Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first See below $5K Sign on Bonus! As a Home Health Physica...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist
  • Cayuse Holdings
  • Washington, DC
  • **_SALARY:_** 89,000.00-99,0000.00 **_EMPLOYEE TYPE:_** Full-Time Salary Exempt **_TRAVEL REQUIRED:_** No **_RELOCATION:...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staff Psychologist -Race Based Stress and Trauma Coordinator
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full Time Clinical Specialist
  • ReMed Recovery Care Centers, LLC
  • Columbia, MD
  • Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefit package (medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) and...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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REGISTERD NURSE
  • CURE HOME HEALTH LLC
  • Vienna, VA
  • Job Description Job Description Coordinate total patient care by conducting comprehensive health and psychosocial evalua...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Fitness Trainer - Part Time Ageility 3004 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 at Ageility at Ellicott
  • Five Star Senior Living Inc.
  • Ellicott City, MD
  • ** Job Description [Press ENTER to view the job description, or TAB to view the Job Attributes]** * **Job ID** 956937 * ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Psychologist - Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Washington, DC
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapy Clinic Director
  • Anderson Clinic Inc
  • Arlington, VA
  • Job Type Full-time Description POSITION SUMMARY Clinic Director is a highly skilled outpatient physical therapist demons...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, large village, suburb of Washington, D.C., and census-designated place located inside the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 79,483, according to the 2017 official estimate by the United States Census Bureau, making it the fourth most populous place in Maryland, after Baltimore, Columbia, and Germantown, and the second largest in Montgomery County after Germantown. Inner Silver Spring consists of the following neighborhoods: Downtown Silver Spring, East Silver Spring, Woodside, North Woodside, Wood...
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