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Lead local sourcing initiatives and manage strategic sourcing pipelines to drive community economic impact. | Bachelor's degree and 10+ years leadership in strategic sourcing or economic development with executive communication skills. | At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.Executive Summary The Director, HomeGrown – Buy provides strategic leadership for Duke University's HomeGrown – Buy initiative, advancing Duke's economic mobility strategy through intentional local sourcing, supplier development, and community engagement across Duke University Health System (DUHS) and Duke University (DU). Reporting through Shared Services, this position develops, implements, and sustains a best-in-class HomeGrown – Buy program aligned with Duke's strategic sourcing, financial stewardship, and operational excellence objectives. The Director partners with Strategic Sourcing, Business Owners, Community Affairs, Finance, the Shared Services Contracting Office, and external organizations to expand Duke's local supplier ecosystem, identify sourcing opportunities, and deliver measurable economic impact while balancing quality, service, compliance, risk, and total value.   Primary Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Governance Lead the HomeGrown – Buy strategy, governance framework, and multi-year roadmap. Maintain a rolling 12-month sourcing opportunity pipeline. Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and governance reporting.   Strategic Sourcing & Opportunity Development Partner with Strategic Sourcing to identify opportunities for qualified local suppliers. Analyze enterprise spend and develop sourcing recommendations. Support sourcing events and coordinate with the Shared Services Contracting Office.   Local Supplier Development & Community Engagement Develop Duke's local supplier ecosystem across Durham, the Triangle, and North Carolina. Build relationships with Chambers of Commerce, economic development organizations, and community partners. Lead supplier access sessions, outreach events, and Duke Ready initiatives. Serve as a visible ambassador for Duke Supply Chain Management.   Financial Stewardship & Technology Support annual economic mobility and local spend goals. Lead implementation of the HomeGrown Buy Management Platform. Develop analytics and executive reporting.   Executive Leadership & Communication Develop and deliver polished executive-level presentations, strategic business cases, and recommendations. Translate complex sourcing, supplier, financial, and operational data into concise executive communications. Present quarterly business reviews and annual updates to executive leadership and governance committees. Represent Duke with executive leadership, suppliers, community organizations, and strategic partners. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Economic Development, or related field. Master's degree preferred. PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or APICS/ASCM certification preferred. Experience Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, economic development, community engagement, or related disciplines. Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional teams. Experience developing strategic sourcing roadmaps, executive dashboards, governance reporting, and executive business cases. Proven ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations to senior leadership and governance committees. Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and relationship management skills. Leadership Competencies Executive Presence Strategic Leadership Executive Communication & Presentation Strategic Sourcing Economic Mobility Supplier Development Financial Acumen Data Storytelling Relationship Management Community Partnership Development Program Governance Change Leadership Continuous Improvement Customer Focus Work Environment This position requires the willingness and ability to effectively lead in a dynamic, evolving environment while balancing multiple strategic priorities across Duke University and Duke University Health System. The Director must be comfortable working in a hybrid environment that includes both in-person and remote work arrangements and be available to attend meetings, community events, supplier engagements, and executive presentations as required. Occasional travel throughout Durham, the Triangle region, and North Carolina is expected. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Lead a team managing grants and contracts portfolios, overseeing pre-award submissions and post-award financial reconciliation, ensuring compliance and guiding investigators. | Bachelor's degree, 3+ years grants/contracts experience, completion of RAA and AGM certifications. | School of Medicine   Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.  Lead a team of Administrators to support complex grants and contracts that drive impactful research and meaningful outcomes.   Be You.   This position will be located within the School of Medicine Shared Research Administration Resource (RASR) Group and will play an active role in working with specifically identified departments to manage their portfolio of grants and contracts.   Coordinate and/or perform pre-award and/or post-award activities for a unit (school, department, division, institute, or center) that has a large, complex, and/or diverse portfolio of grants and contracts.   Pre- award activities include broad duties in preparation and submission of grant and contract proposals. Ensures all applications meet agency and university guidelines and published time tables and deadlines. Ensures proposals are entered and routed in a timely manner for further review. Post-award activities include detailed reconciliation of assigned project budget, including determination of allocability and allowability of charges; preparing and analyzing budget reports, and developing budget projections; adjusting and correcting assigned project budgets to meet project goals and federal requirements, providing assistance and oversight to effort management of specified project portfolio. This position is responsible for a specified highly complex grants and contracts portfolio using discretion and independent judgment to make decisions that impact the compliance and successful completion of grant and contract objectives. This position is expected to manage a mid- sized unit (school, department, division, institute, or center) with a well-defined grant and contract portfolio. This position functions as a manager and/or facilitator of large projects, such as grants and contracts that span across multiple disciplines and faculty.   Work Arrangement – This position is 100% remote.   Candidates must reside in one of the approved states for remote work, which can be viewed here: https://remotework.duke.edu/policy/outside-nc/   DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES   Certified Research Administrator preferred. Supervisory experience of a team in an academic institution is strongly preferred. Demonstrated Federal Sponsor/Funding experience strongly preferred.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS   Education/Training - Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Research or grants education and/or certification is preferred.   Successful completion of the Research Administration Academy (RAA) and Advanced Grants Management is required. Employees hired into this classification without the expected credentials will work closely with their manager to schedule and successfully complete all training (12 months to complete RAA and an additional 6 months to complete AGM). Successful completion of all expected training will be an annual performance goal until complete. Upon completion of expected training, the employee must maintain Research Administration Academy (RAA) certification and Advanced Grants Management (AGM) certification by completing continuing education requirements. Successful completion of Financial Services Introduction to R3, Introduction to Duke GL, Introduction to Accounting, Sponsored Research Reporting, Research Administration at Duke (on-line), Basic Compliance (on-line) within first six months of hire is required.   Experience - Work generally requires three (3) years of relevant grants and contracts experience.   Be Bold.   Skills   Ability and desire to complete Advanced Grants Management training (in most circumstances an employee will be expected to hold a RAA certification before moving into this classification). Demonstrated skills in analyzing data and formulating conclusions. Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management. Full command of grants and contracts systems; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point). Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously. Ability to create verbal and written reports. Understand and apply knowledge of national compliance issues to circumstances at Duke University. Understanding of asset management for funded projects as applied to Duke University policies and practices. Able to direct others n asset management and to review, troubleshoot and approve asset management. Understand and apply basic concepts of Export controls as these relate to proposal submission and award management. Understand and be able to apply federal rules to contract negotiations and management. Understand and be able to apply budget management to contracts. Understand and be able to assist others in understanding contract terminology. Understand and be able to comply with Duke University requirements for managing Federal contracts. Understand and be able to assist others in understanding the basic Federal and Duke University rules, regulations and requirements of IRB, IACUC, COI, IBC and Misconduct Science. Able to clearly communicate when interacting with faculty to inform of obligations in meeting these requirements and when faculty is not complying with policies. Able to escalate issues to higher levels when unable to get cooperation from others. Able to establish and maintain systems to ensure timely compliance with RCR requirements. Understand and be able to operationalize the development and maintenance of internal controls within a Duke University unit. Able to understand and apply basic internal control concepts to daily management of Federal awards. Understand and be able to translate concepts to actual practice at Duke University. Understand and apply the basic concepts of clinical research in the Duke University compliance environment. Understand and be able to apply federal and university rules to management of effort allocation for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards. Understand and be able to manage complex effort scenarios resulting from multiple appointment types (VA, University). Understand the management requirements of broadly represented aspects of Federal financial research compliance and to develop strategies for meeting compliance expectations within a dedicated unit and/or assigned portfolio.     Work Performed   Pre-award (30%)   Coordinate work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties. Manage large projects that span across multiple disciplines and faculty. Serves as the point person for team members on grants and contracts issues as well as questions related to university guidelines. Provide guidance to the PI on the requirements of the IRB, IACUC, COI, IBC, and research related regulations including proposal submission and award set-up. Consult with department compliance liaison as necessary. Review proposal submissions for compliance with export controls. Manage the subcontract process with ORA/ORS and collaborating organizations. Develop budgets and budget justifications which include proofing the budget for inconsistencies, ensuring accuracy and consistency between budgets and budget justification which includes sub-recipient information secured from sub-agreements. Advise the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions. Prepare, coordinate and review certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency, accuracy, and completeness. Monitor compliance with agency and University regulations regarding submission; verify all financial information to include application of the appropriate overhead rate for the project. Review sponsored projects through SPS to ORA/ORS to ensure compliance with University procedures and institutional signatures. Ensure understanding of the current fiscal performance of studies and identify areas of concern that need resolution. Advise PI on budget adjustments and revisions necessary to meet the sponsor requirements. Monitor proposal status and advise PI on requirements and deadlines associated with research protection protocols.   Post-award (40%)   Develop project management plan for review by the PI or senior level grants administrator. Make cost-sharing adjustments to reflect appropriate labor distribution or related cost-sharing obligations. Manage budget, reporting and compliance timelines through the lifecycle of the grant or contract; communicate new WBSEs to appropriate department personnel. Establish sub-recipient requirements and provide on-going sub- recipient monitoring. Coordinate issuance of sub-agreements with ORA/ORS. Review and evaluate the Site Based Research charge assignment grids based on the schedule of events and protocol for the study. Establish and implement project management plans for complex projects. Reconcile monthly budget reports, implement adjustments and inform PI and/or supervisor of corrections/adjustments that have been made. Prepare budget projects and analysis to assist PI in financial grant management. Identify the need for cost transfers from budget reconciliation; submit/approve the cost transfers. As requirements change, prepare and submit requests for re- budgeting/modifying the funded project budget. Reconcile and close all sub-recipient budgets and obtain all sponsor-required reports. Monitor compliance with agency and University regulations regarding reporting. Maintain financial records per the institutional documents’ retention guidelines. Ensure process (SOP) is in place within the unit for proper handling of sponsor checks for deposit and recording in the appropriate fund codes. This must be handled in accordance with the institutions check handling process. Monitor and determine appropriate charging of patient care expenses to the study fund codes. Interpret departmental policies and procedures, making decisions on specific operating problems and issuing instructions on behalf of unit. Manage overdrafts in line with unit procedures and institution guidance. Ensure proper recording of revenue associated with all studies; apply revenue management standards. Closeout all funded projects consistent with university process and timelines. Perform overall grants monitoring using tools available to monitor compliance with Duke policies.   Management (30%)   Submits reports to the Divisional Administrator/Business Manager when requested. Recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, training performance appraisal, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.   Supervisory Responsibilities    Supervise other grants and contracts positions and support personnel.   The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.   Choose Duke.   Bring your expertise—apply now to drive success and compliance by managing grants and contracts Administrators! Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $67,732.00 to USD $116,282.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goesbeyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built oncollaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Manage credentialing processes for medical providers ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintain accurate credentialing databases. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, one year of medical staff credentialing experience, knowledge of regulatory standards, and preferred NAMSS certification. | At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Job Band D1 General Description of the Job Class Under the supervision of the Manager of DUHS CVO and the Lead Credentialing Specialist, the Credentialing Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the credentialing for all medical providers who provide patient care at Duke University Health System (DUHS), Responsible for ensuring providers are credentialed in accordance with The Joint Commission, NCQA, CMS, and AAAHC Standards for health plans, hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and patient care facilities. Maintain up-to-date data for each provider in credentialing databases and online systems; ensure timely renewal of appointments and all-time limited credentials. Duties and Responsibilities of this Level • Processes Initial applications for DUHS, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. • Obtains verification from primary sources for all regulatory requirements and monitors all applications assigned credentialing to provide updates to applicants and documents in the credentialing system in compliance with regulatory standards. • Researches and maintains current and accurate data for all providers for the Health System within the Credentialing database. • Verifies the legitimacy of practitioner information with the primary source of the credentials and in accordance with the accreditation regulatory standards, and state/federal laws for universities, licensing agencies, hospitals, and certification bodies. • Maintains a complex credentialing database with up-to-date practitioner information, including medical license, drug enforcement administration (DEA) certificate professional liability insurance, board certifications, and renewal period expiration dates. • Executes queries for the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) for initial applications through NPDB Continuous Query in the Credentialing database. • Ensures that any reports received through the queries are flagged for the Medical Staff Offices • Presents complete Health System applications with credentialing verification materials and flags any concerns for initial applications for the Medical Staff Offices to act upon. • Ensures data integrity within the Credentialing database for physician practice demographic information and ensures it is compliant with health plans, agencies, and other entities. • Analyzes complex information in the credentialing application process, ensuring there are no time gaps, we are obtaining the documentation required for compliance with policies, regulatory standards, and State and Federal laws. • Maintains confidentiality of all provider information within our credentialing database, as well as documentation gathered through the credentialing process. • Provides credentialing and privileging verifications in accordance with regulatory standards, and state/federal laws. • Composes, proofreads, or edits formal correspondence, memoranda, and short reports for internal and external circulations. Assembles attachments and corresponding materials. Reviews outgoing materials for completeness, dates, and signatures. • Serves as a credentialing subject matter expert with internal and external contacts on the administration of the program and/or program policies and procedures. • Applies office standards, policies, procedures, and authority levels when responding to questions from both internal and external customers. • Organizes and maintains resource information and job procedures pertinent to responsibilities. • Prepares a variety of documents, records, reports, etc. as needed to perform job responsibilities. • Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications at this Level Education: Work requires analytical, communication and organizational skills generally acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, four years of relevant experience in Medical Staff Credentialing/Privileging (in addition to the experience requirement for the role) Experience: One year of experience in a Medical Staff credentialing office. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Certification by NAMSS (CPCS and/or CPMSM) preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Maintains knowledge, as the Subject Matter Expert for compliance of delegated credentialing contracts of current health plan and agency requirements in the managed care contracts for credentialed providers. Maintains knowledge, as the Subject Matter Expert of state/federal laws, regulatory standards for accreditation purposes, and DUHS Bylaws, policies, and procedures. Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level N/A Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

The Senior IRB Specialist will advise and assist faculty, students, staff, and administrators in the design of ethical research and ensure compliance with regulations. They will conduct preliminary reviews of protocol submissions and act as a liaison between the IRB and the Duke community. | Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years in an administrative or regulatory environment related to human research protections. A related master's degree may substitute for experience on a 1:1 basis. | Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.  Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the IRB Specialist, Senior, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports ethical research practices across Duke’s diverse academic landscape. You’ll work closely with faculty, students, staff, and administrators to ensure human subject research is conducted with integrity and in compliance with all applicable regulations. Be Bold. What You’ll Do: Campus IRB Support Advise and assist faculty, students, staff, and administrators in the design of ethical research, providing discipline-specific guidance using pre-review and consultation. Provide regulatory interpretation (federal, state, and local law, Duke and IRB policy) for faculty, students, staff, and administrators preparing research protocols. Conduct preliminary reviews of protocol submissions, including risk/benefit analyses and determination of the appropriate level of review. Write memoranda for researchers summarizing the outcome of pre-review, including rationale for proposed changes. Act as liaison between the IRB and Duke faculty, students, staff, and administrators. Program Development Assist the Program Director in the development of policy and resource materials. Conduct seminars and workshops for students, staff, and faculty. Develop in-service training for the IRB. Assist the Program Director with initiatives and projects as needed. Constituent Support Prepare agreements with other institutions engaged in collaborative research with Duke. Correspond with external agencies regarding research. Respond to inquiries from research subjects. Choose Duke. This is a remote position, open to candidates residing in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Washington, DC.   Preferred Experience: Social, behavioral, and educational research IRB experience is strongly preferred. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Minimum of two years in an administrative or regulatory environment, preferably within human research protections in the social and behavioral sciences. A related master’s degree may substitute for experience on a 1:1 basis. Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,535.00 to USD $95,880.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/ Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.   Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.    Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.   Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.   Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.