The Director of Research Operations serves as the system-wide operational leader responsible for translating strategy into high-performing research infrastructure, financial stewardship, and operational excellence
Job Summary
The Director of Research Operations serves as the system-wide operational leader responsible for translating strategy into high-performing research infrastructure, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.
This role oversees the full research lifecycle—including start-up, contracting, budgeting, grants, financial management, compliance, and analytics—for more than 400 active studies across all hospitals and service lines.
As a key member of the Research Leadership Team, the Director drives performance improvement, develops and monitors enterprise-wide KPIs, strengthens governance, and partners with executive, clinical, and administrative leaders to advance the institution’s research mission.
Matching Summary
The Director of Research Operations serves as the system-wide operational leader responsible for translating strategy into high-performing research infrastructure, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
system-wide operational leader
financial stewardship
operational excellence
research lifecycle oversight
enterprise-wide KPIs
FDA, ICH-GCP, OHRP, CMS billing compliance
federal grant regulations
Nice-to-have
strong leadership skills
strong communication skills
change-management skills
positive Employee Engagement
Key Requirements
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in clinical research administration
Leadership of research operations experience
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, science, research, or related field