Associate Director

Health Research, Inc. • Menands, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) is seeking an Associate Director to serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the Executive Director. This role is responsible for ensuring continuity of institutional knowledge, strengthening cross-functional operations, and leading the organization through a period of transition and modernization. The position will bridge strategy and execution across Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Contracts, and Operations support, blending enterprise-level strategic thinking with hands-on operational engagement to drive execution and continuous improvement. HRI is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to building a healthier future for New York State and beyond by providing funding and program support for public health and research programs. HRI partners with the Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities to advance public health and scientific research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and six years of experience in the direction and/or management in a relevant environment; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and eight years of such experience; or ten years of such experience
• The years of experience must have included oversight of procurement, contract administration and/or other relevant business operations
• At least four years of experience must have included supervision of staff and program management
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute one year of experience
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a grant funded or federally funded environment
• Experience interpreting and applying the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• Experience leading or contributing towards business operations systems implementation and/or business process improvement initiatives
• Experience ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience leading change initiatives that integrate people, process, and technology improvements, preferably organizational-wide
• Experience leveraging enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Workday or equivalent platforms, to inform executive-level strategy and drive meaningful operational improvements, including process redesign, data governance, and system optimization
• Strong analytical skills, including experience reviewing and interpreting organizational performance data, trends, and reports to support leadership decision-making

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the Executive Director, HRI
• Ensure continuity of institutional knowledge
• Strengthen cross-functional operations
• Lead the organization through a period of transition and modernization
• Bridge strategy and execution across Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Contracts and Operations support
• Blend enterprise-level strategic thinking with hands-on operational engagement to drive execution and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees