Assistant Director, Research Partnerships

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Knowledge Enterprise Health Partnerships, the Assistant Director manages and advances collaborative research partnerships and programs across the Knowledge Enterprise health portfolio. The position works closely with unit leadership, the broader ASU research enterprise, faculty, administrators, health organizations, and external partners to develop relationships, identify opportunities, coordinate complex program activities, and track outcomes. The role supports the Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Alliance for Health Care and other assigned health research partnerships. The Assistant Director translates institutional and partner priorities into coordinated activities and work plans, develops and sustains working relationships, identifies research collaboration opportunities, and supports effective program execution. The position exercises independent judgment within assigned responsibilities and may supervise staff as assigned by the Director. The role is grant funded and located off campus in Scottsdale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, including two years of managerial experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment.
Experience in research administration, sponsored projects, research development, higher education, health care, or related partnership environments.
Experience designing, managing, evaluating, or improving complex programs involving multiple organizations and stakeholders.
Knowledge of collaborative research agreements, competitive funding programs, university research processes, or research partnership development.
Experience building strong professional relationships through collaboration and influence in a complex organization.
Experience supervising, coaching, coordinating, or prioritizing the work of others.
Experience using data, metrics, dashboards, or reporting tools to monitor activity and outcomes.
Evidence of strong judgment, initiative, communication, relationship management, project management, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Work with unit leadership to develop and execute strategies for assigned health research partnerships and collaborative programs.
Manage day-to-day activities for assigned research relationships, including the Mayo Clinic and ASU Alliance for Health Care and other strategic health partners.
Develop strong relationships and regular communication channels with faculty, researchers, clinicians, research administrators, institutional leaders, sponsoring organizations, and external partners.
Identify ASU strengths and capabilities and connect them with partner needs, research priorities, funding opportunities, and complementary expertise.
Lead planning, administration, execution, and evaluation of collaborative research programs, competitive funding initiatives, faculty engagement activities, and related partnership efforts.
Develop and maintain program work plans, timelines, procedures, communications, records, and reporting tools in accordance with established priorities and specifications.
Coordinate activities across ASU units and partner organizations to promote efficient execution, compliance with applicable requirements, and timely issue resolution.
Prepare periodic reports, dashboards, briefings, recommendations, and other materials on program activity, outcomes, opportunities, risks, and institutional impact.
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend new or improved methods, processes, tools, and approaches.
Identify and communicate issues early and elevate matters requiring broader strategic alignment, institutional authority, significant commitments, or senior leadership direction.
Represent assigned programs and partnerships at meetings, conferences, and other internal or external engagements.
Supervise staff, assign work, provide coaching, and review performance or work products as assigned by the Director.
Plan and execute projects and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.