Director of Rehabilitation Research

Veracity Ventures Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•$145,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a senior research leader to direct a comprehensive rehabilitation research program within a leading specialty rehabilitation environment. This role combines scientific leadership, research portfolio management, federal grant development, investigator mentorship, and executive-level strategy—with the opportunity to maintain an active research program of your own. This opportunity stands out as you will lead the strategic direction of a major rehabilitation research enterprise, shape research initiatives focused on spinal cord injury and clinical/translational rehabilitation science, drive federal funding strategy and major grant development, build high-impact collaborations with physicians, clinicians, academic institutions, and national research organizations, and strengthen research visibility through peer-reviewed publications, scientific partnerships, and investigator development.

Requirements

MD or PhD from an accredited institution
Strong national reputation in medical rehabilitation research
7+ years of administrative/research leadership experience as a Program Director, Department Head, Principal Investigator, or comparable role
Demonstrated success obtaining federal research funding
Strong knowledge of funding sources relevant to rehabilitation research
Expertise in research design, data analysis, and scientific publication
Willingness to travel up to approximately 20%

Responsibilities

Establish and execute short- and long-term research strategy and scientific priorities
Oversee a portfolio of rehabilitation and spinal cord injury research programs while maintaining an active research program
Lead and mentor investigators, research staff, and emerging research leaders
Develop major research initiatives and identify funding opportunities, particularly federal research funding
Guide research design, data analysis, scientific dissemination, and publication efforts