The Research Development Director position at UT Southwestern Medical School is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing the institution's capacity to secure large, program-project style grant applications from federal and national funding sources. This position is not a faculty role but is integral to the academic and research mission of the medical center. The director will work closely with faculty members to identify funding opportunities and facilitate the development of complex research grant applications. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost and Dean of Basic Research, with an indirect reporting relationship to the Vice Provost and Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Research, the director will play a key role in shaping the research funding landscape at UT Southwestern. In this capacity, the director will oversee the development of individual and complex funding proposals, ensuring effective collaboration among all stakeholders involved. This includes providing proposal management, editing, writing integration services, and high-level guidance on program and budget development. The director will also be responsible for hiring, mentoring, and supervising Research Development personnel, guiding their efforts in developing grant applications and reviewing technical sections of proposals. The role requires a proactive approach to advising faculty on suitable funding opportunities that leverage existing strengths and expertise. The director will collaborate with various levels of the organization to ensure compliance with funding solicitation requirements and to enhance the quality of grant applications. Additionally, the director will actively participate in institutional committees and working groups, reporting on the activities of the Office of Research Development to senior leadership. This position is essential for fostering a culture of research excellence and securing the necessary funding to support innovative biomedical research at UT Southwestern.