Director of Research Operations & Education-257115

Responsibilities: Lead and manage a large multidisciplinary clinical research organization of ~110 team members (including 3 direct leadership reports), overseeing sub-departments such as clinical research coordination, regulatory affairs, financial operations, project management, and contracting. Oversee institutional compliance, process assessments, and comprehensive research education/competency, ensuring all research meets strict federal, financial, and legal regulatory requirements. Participate in organizational strategic planning, developing and overseeing department budgets, financial performance, and hospital-wide research feasibility and start-up processes. Support investigator teams across all sponsor types (government, non-profit, industry) and trial phases, facilitating seamless protocol implementation and intellectual property management. Build and model a high-performance, inclusive culture through effective recruitment, training, management, and career development of the clinical research workforce.

Required Skills: 8+ years of clinical research operations experience within a healthcare setting or Academic Medical Center, alongside 5+ years of dedicated management and leadership experience. True Director-level experience overseeing a large, complex team with a minimum of 80+ indirect reports and high operational volume. Broad technical depth and understanding of clinical research infrastructure, including pre/post-award financial management, regulatory compliance, proposal submissions, contracts, and protocol implementation across all trial phases.