Imaging Research Services Assistant Director

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future of imaging‑based research while advancing discoveries that impact patient care at UW–Madison. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Radiology—internationally recognized for innovation in imaging science, translational research, and clinical excellence—is seeking an Imaging Research Services Assistant Director to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for research imaging services within the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR). In this pivotal role, you will directly oversee our imaging modality managers across CT, PET/CT, PET/MR, MRI, and Ultrasound, ensuring seamless coordination of research imaging operations across all platforms. You will also work closely with the Associate Director of Research to strengthen operational alignment, enhance investigator support, and advance the department’s imaging research strategy. You will help optimize workflows, strengthen compliance and safety practices, and facilitate high‑quality support for investigators utilizing advanced imaging technologies. Working collaboratively with faculty scientists, research staff, technologists, modality managers, and administrative partners, you will foster an environment that enables efficient study execution and accelerates scientific discovery. Key responsibilities include shaping operational strategy for research imaging, supporting resource and budget planning, improving process efficiency, and guiding initiatives that enhance investigator experience, study throughput, and data quality. You will play an essential role in aligning imaging research operations with departmental and institutional priorities while promoting a culture grounded in service, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. UW–Madison Radiology offers a uniquely integrated environment where cutting‑edge imaging equipment, interdisciplinary research teams, and a world‑class academic health system converge. We seek a strategic, organized, solution-oriented leader who thrives in collaborative settings and is passionate about enabling efficient, high‑quality research.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in medical imaging operations, radiology administration, clinical research administration, and/or a closely related healthcare setting.
At least 2 years of supervisory or team‑lead experience including oversight of staff, workflow coordination, and/or operational leadership.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with great attention to detail and accuracy
Service-oriented mindset with a focus on patient-centered care
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with patients and healthcare teams
Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in an academic medical center and/or research-intensive environment.
Familiarity with imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, PET/CT, PET/MR, and Ultrasound.
Experience with process improvement, workflow optimization, and/or operational efficiency projects.
Bachelors Preferred; focus in healthcare administration, business, science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Formulates and implements technical strategies, plans, and goals for a client-based research program
Serves as the principal technical liaison
Plans staff implementation of protocols and ongoing quality review of one or multiple highly complex clinical research trials or programs
Assists in the development and oversight of the strategic planning and analysis of the research program budget
Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Develops and executes budgets and costing strategies for products/services in compliance with university and state policies