RESEARCH PROGRAM LEADER

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Research Program Leader, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team supporting innovative research programs across the university.

The Research Program Leader oversees complex research operations, providing leadership in strategy, compliance, data quality, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies.
• Manage full project lifecycles including initiation, planning, execution, and closeout.
• Oversee program operations, budgets, communications, and resource needs.
• Mentor, train, and guide research staff.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, federal, and international regulatory guidelines.
• Contribute to scientific proposals, manuscripts, and program development.
• Lead data quality, data integrity, and data security initiatives.
• Provide expertise in FDA processes, IND/IDE documentation, and international requirements.
• Support recruitment and retention planning across research programs.
• Facilitate program meetings and maintain proactive communication across teams.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.
• Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees