Vice President of Research - Victoria - SRA International

Vice President of Research - Victoria - SRA International

SRA International Victoria

2 weeks ago

Description

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to fill the role of Vice President of Research (VPR). Since 1897, Gillette Children's has been at the forefront of treating children with brain, bone, and movement conditions affecting musculoskeletal and neurological systems. The organization has a long history of well-respected, clinically relevant research.

The seven well-developed Research Programs are led by scientist and clinician dyads: Gait and Motion Analysis, Health Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedics, Spine, Pain and Comfort, and Rehabilitation. Researchers also partner with Lived Experience Partners.

Role Overview

The Vice President of Research (VPR) is a key leadership position, newly created. This individual will provide strategic vision, oversee clinical research operations, evaluate new initiatives, and promote dissemination and implementation efforts of research.

In partnership with the Medical Director of Research, the VPR will focus on growing the research portfolio in line with areas of strategic importance and clinical expertise of Gillette Children's.

This leader will strengthen Gillette Research's reputation as a global leader in these fields, enabling every individual to create their own story through advancement of clinical discovery, care improvement, and innovation into clinical care of Gillette patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance Gillette Children's reputation as a global leader in advancing evidence-based clinical care and outcomes.
• Strengthen consultative, proactive research and innovation partner relationships with clinical, scientific, and administrative leadership.
• Grow the research portfolio in line with areas of strategic importance and clinical expertise of Gillette Children's.
• Lead Research Governance, Clinical Scientists, Sponsored Projects Administration, Research Services, and Research Finance groups and committees.
• Ensure that Gillette Research focuses on questions relevant to Gillette patients and families.
• Promote an environment focused on collaboration, improving Research operations, and maintaining compliance.
• Responsible for mentoring and coaching Gillette Research clinical scientists, clinician investigators, and Research staff, encouraging a supportive culture of continued education and professional development.
• Promote external partnerships, innovation, and technology transfer. Collaborate on dissemination and implementation efforts to accelerate translation of research findings to clinical settings.

Collaboration and Leadership

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this Vice President will work collaboratively with leaders across the organization to create and support a long-term strategy for the organization, develop key policies, and develop the annual Operating Plan.

In partnership with the MDR, work together with the clinical and scientific dyad leaders of each Research Program to ensure multi-disciplinary research collaboration, in line with multi-disciplinary clinical care at Gillette.

Through sound financial management, cost recovery, and identification of research funding opportunities, the goal is to ensure Gillette Research can manage and has adequate resources to fulfill its mission and maintain core values.

The VP will improve patient access to clinical trials, infrastructure, assess innovation, and collaborate with key stakeholders both across Gillette and external to the organization. The focus will be on growing research and innovation that is high-impact and of greatest benefit to Gillette patients.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Advanced degree required (PhD, MD, MBA, MPA, MPH, Masters in Clinical Research, etc.).
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a research leadership role in one or more of the following: sponsored programs administration, research operations, research finance, human subjects research, and/or federal proposal and award administration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the organization.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and visionary skills.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies, essential research policies and procedures.
• Proven personnel management and mentorship skills.
• Working knowledge with business development and distinction from research.
• Demonstrated expertise in understanding and utilizing business and healthcare analytics, research trends, and funding strategies.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a principal investigator driving a clinical research line and obtaining extramural funding.
• Experience as an administrator leading research programs, balancing compliance with facilitating scientific innovation.
• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Gillette Children's is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, recognizing that diverse experiences of employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We aim to create an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families, and staff feel welcome and valued.

We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care, and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

EEO Statement

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or gender identity, military status, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local laws.