Vice President, Research

Rogers Behavioral Health•Oconomowoc, WI

About The Position

The Vice President, Research serves as the senior leader responsible for advancing Rogers Behavioral Health's research, innovation, and knowledge translation strategy. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, with a collaborative relationship to the Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Medical Officer, this role bridges clinical care, scientific discovery, operational excellence, and strategic growth. The Vice President develops and executes a comprehensive translational research agenda designed to accelerate the adoption of evidence-based practices, evaluate emerging treatments and technologies, advance precision behavioral healthcare, and transform research findings into scalable clinical, operational, and commercial applications. The position provides leadership for research operations, grants and sponsored programs, data science collaborations, clinical innovation initiatives, external partnerships, and dissemination of scientific knowledge. The Vice President works closely with physicians, psychologists, researchers, operational leaders, and external academic partners to ensure that research activities directly support Rogers Behavioral Health's mission, strategic priorities, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

Doctor of Philosophy required in clinical discipline
Ten years healthcare experience administering research programs in an academic setting, hospital or health care facility.
Behavioral health care management and operational experience with a focus on improving the quality and safety of care.
Strategic experience within an academic institution, clinical or hospital setting, hospital system, or association.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

Nice To Haves

Be flexible, to adjust to changing conditions and to effectively address the challenges of the position.
Must be able to demonstrate experience and skills in motivation of employees for peak performance and creative thinking regarding departmental operations.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year translational research strategy aligned with organizational priorities and emerging behavioral health needs.
Lead initiatives that translate scientific discoveries into clinical interventions, care models, digital tools, and operational improvements.
Identify opportunities to evaluate and implement innovative treatment approaches, technologies, and precision medicine strategies.
Foster collaboration between researchers, clinicians, data scientists, and operational leaders to accelerate implementation of research findings.
Promote dissemination of research findings through publications, presentations, educational initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer to identify innovation opportunities that support growth, differentiation, and improved patient outcomes.
Evaluate emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital therapeutics, neuromodulation, wearables, precision medicine, and predictive analytics.
Support development of intellectual property, commercialization opportunities, and strategic research collaborations.
Establish relationships with industry partners, academic institutions, foundations, and governmental agencies to expand research and innovation capabilities.
Provide executive oversight for research infrastructure, research personnel, study execution, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure research activities maintain the highest standards of scientific rigor, ethical conduct, participant safety, and regulatory compliance.
Support the development of pragmatic clinical trials, implementation science initiatives, outcomes research, and real-world evidence programs.
Promote integration of research activities into clinical operations while minimizing disruption to patient care.
Partner with analytics, informatics, and clinical teams to leverage data assets in support of research and innovation objectives.
Advance the use of predictive analytics, machine learning, and outcomes measurement to improve treatment effectiveness and operational performance.
Support development of behavioral health datasets and learning health system capabilities.
Expand research funding through federal, foundation, industry, and philanthropic sources.
Develop strategic partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare systems, government agencies, and industry collaborators.
Serve as an organizational ambassador for research and innovation initiatives.
Recruit, develop, and mentor high-performing research, innovation, and scientific personnel.
Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
Support professional development opportunities for clinicians interested in research participation and innovation activities.