Research Director
About The Position
Nashville CARES, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic across Middle Tennessee through prevention, treatment, advocacy, and compassionate care, is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Research Director. This role will lead a major PCORI-funded research initiative focused on improving healthcare outcomes and advancing patient-centered research across multiple regions in the Southern United States. The Research Director will oversee the full lifecycle of a large-scale research project, including strategic planning, implementation, compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, data management, and dissemination of findings. This role partners closely with Principal Investigators, clinicians, analysts, community organizations, and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of high-impact research initiatives.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or a related field
- 5–7+ years of experience leading health research initiatives and multi-site studies
- Experience managing PCORI-funded research strongly preferred
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Experience with statistical and analytical tools such as SAS, R, or SPSS
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
- Deep commitment to patient-centered and ethical research practices
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of the PCORI-funded research project
- Ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are successfully achieved
- Drive strategic execution and operational oversight
- Supervise and mentor research staff, analysts, and coordinators
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth within the team
- Collaborate with advocacy groups, healthcare partners, and community organizations
- Ensure research initiatives reflect patient priorities and community needs
- Oversee data collection, management, and analysis activities
- Maintain high scientific, ethical, and methodological standards
- Ensure compliance with PCORI guidelines, reporting requirements, and budget management
- Support regulatory and ethical research compliance processes
- Lead development of reports, presentations, and publications
- Help communicate research findings to both professional and public audiences
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 27 Days Paid Time Off Annually
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
