Senior Director of Operations, WMCRI

The Senior Director of Operations for the WMC Research Institute (WMCRI) is a key member of the WMCRI leadership team, providing direction and oversight for research operations for the RI, ensuring efficient and effective operations to support the RIs strategic research mission. The Senior Director advises the WMC CSO, RI Executive Director, Clinical Research Institute Director, RI Research Director, Chief Research Technology Officer and other key leaders on strategic and operational issues impacting the research mission and successful implementation and sustainability. The Senior Director provides administrative and operational oversight for the RI in a collaborative manner, guided by exceptional customer service and continuous process improvement efforts. The Senior Director attracts sponsors and external collaborators, and empowers investigators, focusing on portfolio growth in high-impact research and strategically important areas for the WMC, Colleges, and University.

Minimum Required Education:

Bachelor's degree required; MBA and/or MD, or PhD in directly related field preferred.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 years experience in clinical and/or basic science research with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in clinical research operations, research operations, human subject research, and/or federal award research management. Experience in strategic planning and development in an academic research environment. Capable of working independently with proven written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and supervisory skills. Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with research community stakeholders in a complex environment with a record of results to achieve mutual goals. Experience leading research operations. The candidate must also possess a foundation in research regulations and compliance risk management controls. Proven leadership record of accomplishment, including the development and execution of initiatives, policies, and processes and the ability to motivate and inspire contributors in a collaborative, goal-oriented fashion. With a focus on continuous process improvement, establishes key success metrics and proactively seeks opportunities to improve customer service, inter-institutional collaboration, operational efficiency, revenue generation, and strategic partnerships (internal and external). Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.