Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Senior Director of Research Operations for the areas of Heart, Vascular and Thoracic prospective research, you will work under the leadership of an Executive Director of Research Operations. Serving as the lead for research administration of this area, you will manage diverse groups of research personnel supporting physician clinical researchers and will work closely with department and program leaders to advance the goals of the research across Cleveland Clinic. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your comprehensive skills and expertise to help shape the future of research while providing the ability to collaborate with fellow caregivers to elevate the standards of patient care. **A caregiver in this position works on-site in Cleveland, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Manage the large prospective research portfolio of the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, in a matrixed environment. This role acts as the liaison between researchers and research leaders and oversees all administrative aspects of research activities. Sets priorities to assure that research is conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines and throughput in meeting service level expectations. + Works closely with research leaders to ensure service level expectations are managed and supported to align with research priorities. Provides key information and updates to inform research operation reviews. In a matrixed environment, creates and directs strategy and growth, implementation, research and shared services productivity, financial performance, compliance and risk mitigation, and continuous improvement for their research area. + Leads and manages people in a complex environment, setting meaningful goals and ensuring accountability in achievement. Selects top talent and builds leadership succession through development and coaching. Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities for research team members. Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within research operations. + Setting priorities for their area, leads delivery of services, programs and projects, develops and implements policies, procedures, standards and strategic plans for assigned research areas. Manages and allocates resources to align with business objectives for research area. + Plans and manages the financial operations for the assigned research areas, including budget development, expense and revenue analysis, evaluation of research support and shared services and development activities. Provides reporting to Research leadership as required. + In partnership with Executive Director Research Operations develops short and long-term research strategy. Manages team to ensure execution of the growth plan and programmatic development. + Drives research integrity by partnering with researchers to ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and ethical standards governing research activities. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Bachelor's degree in in Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field, and 10 years of professional and functionally relevant experience with 6 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience + OR Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field and 8 years of professional and functionally relevant experience with 4 years of demonstrated leadership and management experience + Demonstrated experience leading a research department or similar organization in academic healthcare, university or college setting (e.g., research or academic operations, multiple levels of management, budgetary responsibility and achievement of department goals by providing strategic direction) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Master's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field​ Extensive knowledge of industry-sponsored clinical trials and regulatory compliance. + Strong command of clinical trial operations, protocols, and best practices. + Ability to oversee managers of multi-site studies and complex research initiatives. + Expertise in securing and managing contracts and grants. + Understanding of FDA requirements, approvals, and reporting processes; knowledge of reporting, tracking, budgeting, billing and compliance around Investigational Devices (IDE) and Investigational Drugs (IND). + Strong Leadership & Management experience Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods. + Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment. + Ability to communicate effectively and exchange accurate information. + Ability to travel throughout the health system. **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follows standards procedures regarding the use of personal protective equipment. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $53.90 Maximum hourly: $82.19 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities