Director, Research Operations

Baptist Health - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Senior

Louisville, KY

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Director of Research Operations at Baptist Health is a leadership role responsible for overseeing sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities within the organization. This position requires a blend of clinical and technical expertise to promote collaborative leadership and ensure the integrity of operational processes. The director will manage budgets, human resources, regulatory compliance, and standardization of operations, while leading research managers to achieve efficient operations and strong financial performance. Success in this role is measured by patient-centered service excellence, operational standardization, research growth, financial results, and investigator engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities across Baptist Health System.
• Promote collaborative leadership in the development of research initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to operational processes, both administrative and clinical.
• Develop and manage operations budgets and human resources.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and standardization of operational activities.
• Lead research managers to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Achieve strong financial performance and patient-centered service excellence.
• Foster a culture committed to customer service and personal accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or BSN.
• MBA/MHA preferred; research expertise may substitute for advanced degree.
• Minimum of five years leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
• Valid CCRP certification or other research certification required within 2 years of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in clinical trial management.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Proven ability to engage investigators and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.