Associate Director of Research Operations

1 week ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Denver Health Full time
Job Summary

This Associate Director of Research Operations leads research deliverable operations for the RMPDS Research Department. The successful candidate will oversee the development and management of deliverable systems and departmental programs, including Researched Abuse Diversion and Addiction Related Surveillance (RADARS) System data collection programs. They will lead continuous improvement efforts to streamline deliverable systems and other operational procedures. Additionally, they will develop and monitor budgets and resourcing plans to support operational requirements. This role serves as a key leadership position in the RMPDS organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and facilitate implementation of new services, infrastructure, applications, and enhancements to improve administrative, compliance, and scientific research operations.
  • Lead process improvement and innovation efforts to improve system efficiency and quality.
  • Work with leadership to establish staffing levels and configurations and proper measures of personnel performance.
  • Lead operational teams and drive leader and team development in alignment with performance requirements.
  • Lead grant systems and processes, including working with the sponsored project office, oversight of grant development processes, and grant administration.
  • Oversee the activities of the staff, including sourcing, hiring, and training new team members, creating and managing schedules, evaluating performance, and providing coaching to engage and motivate team members, identifying and applying career advancement opportunities for team members, and helping to resolve employee issues and disputes.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in a health sciences, health administration, healthcare management, or business.
  • 10+ years directly related experience in research administration or a related field.
  • 4-6 years leadership supervisory experience.
  • 1-3 years project management experience.
  • 1-3 years working in a scientific field and regulated environment.
  • 1-3 years working in client-facing business.
  • 4-6 years optimizing performance across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Lean or other process improvement framework.
  • Experience with multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Ability to develop communication plans and communicate in writing and other forms.
  • Excellent decision-making skills and ability to support decision making at all levels within projects and the organization.
  • Strong prioritization and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Ability to directly manage conflict and provide constructive feedback.
  • Ability to lead change towards a healthy organization.
Benefits
  • Outstanding benefits, including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans.
  • Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
  • On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
  • Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
  • Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
  • Education & development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
  • Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
  • National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.


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