Executive Director, Banner Alzheimer's Institutes

Banner Health

20d

About The Position

The Executive Director develops and implements strategies for translational and clinical research in memory and movement disorders across Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute, reporting to Banner Health’s Chief Research Officer. The role provides transformational leadership to advance high-impact research, build a world-class scientific organization, and secure funding through philanthropy, grants, and commercialization. It directs short- and long-range objectives, regulatory controls, policies, budgets, and operational plans, and works with Banner Health Foundation on philanthropic efforts and commercial partnerships supporting biomedical research to prevent and treat memory and movement disorders.

The Executive Director also leads strategic planning and operational activities, develops comprehensive funding strategies, supports staff development, cultivates collaboration with community and research partners, and advances care models that improve access for patients and families. The position exercises independent judgment in advising on AD/ADRD-related research and care.

Requirements

• M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. specializing in a field relevant to memory and movement disorders research, such as neurology, neuroscience, psychiatry, gerontology, imaging, or genomics.
• 10 or more years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience in translational and clinical research planning and management.
• International reputation as a leader in memory and/or movement disorders research.
• Demonstrated record of leading transformational research programs, scientific innovation, major discoveries, and influential publications in top-tier journals.
• Demonstrated executive leadership of large, complex scientific organizations, including strategic planning, organizational development, management of multimillion-dollar budgets, operational optimization, team building, and employee development.
• Substantial record of obtaining major philanthropic gifts and building donor relationships, securing competitive federal and foundation grants, and pursuing commercialization activities such as patents, licensing, industry partnerships, or venture creation.
• Ability to build strong relationships with research organizations, academic institutions, industry partners, state and federal agencies, disease advocacy organizations, philanthropic entities, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, medical staff, and healthcare management.
• Excellent leadership, group facilitation, grantsmanship, scientific writing, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Track record in memory and/or movement disorders research and care.
• Experience with technology transfer and commercialization.
• Prior executive leadership overseeing large and complex biomedical research operations.
• Experience with large-scale multisite clinical trials.
• Established relationships with major funding organizations and philanthropists.
• Experience in an academic medical center or large healthcare system environment.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and advance translational and clinical research in memory and movement disorders, setting strategic priorities and representing Banner Health in scientific collaborations and to external stakeholders.
• Lead strategic planning for research and operational activities, establish and monitor performance metrics, recruit scientific and executive talent, develop organizational structure, and delegate authority appropriately.
• Champion employee development through mentorship, career advancement, and a culture of innovation; lead operational and service functions including human resources, purchasing, grants, and legal, regulatory, and governmental compliance.
• Develop and execute funding strategies, including philanthropic investments, federal and foundation grants, and commercialization opportunities such as technology transfer, licensing, industry partnerships, and spin-off ventures.
• Set organizational direction in partnership with the Chief Scientific Officer, communicate mission and goals, brief directors, oversee financial and regulatory controls, and manage profit/loss and net proceeds.
• Foster collaboration with community partners, academic institutions, and industry leaders, including the Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium and related neurological disease collaboratives.
• Develop and evaluate multidisciplinary care models and pathways for patients with memory and movement disorders, including approaches that improve access and are fiscally sustainable.
• Exercise independent judgment and provide advice and counsel on AD/ADRD-related research and care, including its design, management, administration, and oversight.

Benefits

• Option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
• May be eligible for the Management Incentive Program as part of the Total Rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree