Rice360 Associate Director of Technology Development, Clinical Evaluation & Translation

Rice University•Houston, TX

3d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies at Rice University seeks an Associate Director for Technology Development, Clinical Evaluation, and Translation to expand the impact of medical device innovation projects. The position reports to the Director of Technology Development and works closely with the Director of Education to support the institute’s research and educational goals. It provides oversight and leadership to the Global Health Fellows (GHF) cohort and manages day-to-day activities involving design, prototyping, bench testing, clinical evaluation, regulatory and ethics compliance, transition to manufacturing, regulatory approval submissions, and reporting. The Associate Director supports strategic planning and development of the GHF technology portfolio, coordinates clinical evaluation plans, guides fellows through project data collection, analysis, documentation, and presentations, and assesses program impact. The role also supports program administration, events, technical reporting for grant agencies and sponsors, and may include teaching a course, seminar, or workshop. This is a full-time, grant-, soft-, and/or restricted-fund-supported position. Continued employment depends on ongoing need and renewal of funding. Occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work may be needed to accommodate collaborators across time zones. Periodic domestic and international travel may also be required. Work arrangements may change under Rice policy. The hiring range is $100,000–$120,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience. This is an exempt salaried position and is not eligible for overtime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; experience cannot substitute for this education requirement.
At least four years of related experience in program administration, project management, or a related field. Additional related education beyond the required degree may substitute on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Ability to develop complex and/or multiple program partnerships and funding sources.
Knowledge of budget management and financial planning.
Ability to develop and implement new strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong data-analysis and problem-solving skills, including developing contingency plans and addressing issues as they arise.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and schedules.
Excellent customer-service orientation and ability to lead and motivate others.
Strategic planning and project implementation skills, with strong attention to detail.
Must demonstrate support for Rice360 Core Values: Innovation, Equity, Community, Integrity, Accountability, Empowerment, and Transformation.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Global Health, Bioinnovation, or a healthcare-related discipline.
At least four years of experience working in higher education.
Experience mentoring engineering design projects in healthcare innovation or related fields.
Experience with medical technology design for settings with limited resources and underserved populations.
Experience transitioning medical technologies from research and development through clinical evaluation to production.
Experience with medical technology development and evaluation supporting regulatory approval processes.
Experience working on grant-funded programs and projects.
Experience working in a highly collaborative and multicultural environment.
Ability to prioritize and manage complex workflows and reprioritize as needs change.
Ability to work under tight deadlines with flexibility, tact, sound judgment, discretion, and initiative.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Demonstrated sensitivity to low-resource settings and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of major programs and collaborate with faculty and staff leadership on long-range strategic and operational plans.
Oversee program operations, administration, and evaluation, and implement changes to support the mission and program effectiveness.
Develop and implement strategies for outreach, events, communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising.
Develop and manage program financial and budgetary plans, approve expenditures, and monitor spending.
Support strategic planning and development of the GHF technology portfolio, including synchronizing clinical evaluation plans.
Provide oversight and leadership to the Global Health Fellows cohort and manage its day-to-day activities.
Support fellows in scheduling and preparing for clinical trials and partner-site visits, coordinating with the Rice360 IRB Administrator as appropriate.
Guide fellows in best practices for project data collection and management, data analysis, and documentation and synthesis of results.
Guide fellows in planning, editing, and refining presentations, documentation, papers, and related materials.
Prepare reports and analyses to assess program impact and recommend improvements.
Assist with showcasing technologies during visitor tours, including preparing fellows for presentations and demonstrations.
Assist with event planning and logistics for workshops, boot camps, and training sessions.
Contribute to technical reports for grant agencies and sponsors, preparing submissions in advance and meeting deadlines.
May prepare, submit, and administer grants and research activities; may teach a course, seminar, or workshop.
May supervise a small staff of up to three full-time employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.