Director of Rehabilitation Research

Veracity Ventures Inc.•Houston, TX

7d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director of Rehabilitation Research provides strategic and scientific leadership for clinical research at TIRR, including oversight of the Spinal Cord Injury Division research portfolio while maintaining an active rehabilitation research program. The Director develops and implements short- and long-range research plans intended to advance patient outcomes, strengthen the organization’s research profile, support employee engagement, and promote financial viability. The Director leads the TIRR Research Council and Research Committee, advises the TIRR CEO on research matters, and supports recruitment of investigators and physicians. The role leads and mentors investigators and research staff, develops research initiatives, seeks federal and other external funding, and builds partnerships with physicians, clinicians, academic partners, community partners, and national research organizations. The Director also supports fundraising for TIRR research with Memorial Hermann Foundation staff and advances TIRR’s reputation through research, publications, and scientific partnerships. The position promotes professional development, collaboration, customer service, and adherence to organizational policies, standards, and budgetary requirements.

Requirements

Medical Doctorate or Doctor of Philosophy.
Seven years of previous administrative experience as a program director, department head, and/or principal investigator.
A strong or outstanding national reputation in medical rehabilitation research, evidenced by a successful track record of obtaining federal research funding and a substantial number of peer-reviewed publications.
Knowledge of funding sources for rehabilitation research.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
Expertise in research design, data analysis, and scientific peer-reviewed publications.
Experience or capability in federal grant development and funding strategy.
Scientific program and portfolio management skills.

Nice To Haves

Strategic research leadership.
Team leadership, mentorship, and investigator development.
Cross-functional collaboration and partnership building.
Clinical and translational research experience.
Executive communication and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic planning and organizational development.
Budget and resource management.

Responsibilities

Lead the rehabilitation research enterprise at TIRR and oversee the Spinal Cord Injury Division research portfolio.
Develop the short- and long-range vision for research and implement TIRR’s research strategic plan.
Lead the activities of the TIRR Research Council and TIRR Research Committee.
Advise the TIRR CEO on research matters and undertake additional research or clinical affairs assignments at the CEO’s discretion.
Support investigator and physician recruitment and the research activities of TIRR investigators and clinical staff.
Maintain an active rehabilitation research program and collaborate with other TIRR Memorial Hermann researchers.
Develop major research initiatives, funding sources, and strategies to secure federal grants and other external support.
Assist with fundraising to support TIRR research, including working with Memorial Hermann Foundation staff.
Maintain existing research collaborations and develop new relationships with physicians, clinicians, academic partners, community partners, and research organizations.
Represent TIRR’s mission and interests with public and private agencies, institutions, and professional organizations.
Lead and mentor investigators and research staff, support investigator development, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Work with senior leadership to encourage interaction among TIRR, affiliated faculty, and community partners.
Promote a strong customer-service orientation among staff supporting investigators.
Adhere to MHHS and TIRR policies, procedures, standards, and budgetary specifications, including time, supply, productivity, and practice accuracy requirements.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with applicable policies and service standards.
Promote professional growth by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, and support department-based organizational goals.
Direct related projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.