Vice President of Research Administration

Vice President of Research Administration

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility in a research leadership role
• Extensive expertise in biological research, demonstrated by a strong track record of publications, presentations, and scientific achievement
• In-depth knowledge of federal regulations, grant writing, budgeting, and compliance protocols
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long-term plans that support the growth of research programs
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience, with a focus on developing team members
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments
• Superior management skills, with the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Self-reliant and results-oriented, with a strong drive for achieving goals
• Flexible, collaborative and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical research and operational initiatives
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a broad and diverse audience, including board members
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of research integrity and compliance
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure adherence to all relevant policies and guidelines
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in research administration practices

Responsibilities

• Leads the research administration team, ensuring robust support for pre-award activities and faculty initiatives. Drives the implementation of strategic initiatives to adapt to the evolving research landscape
• Oversees the preparation and management of research grants, contracts, internal support mechanisms, compliance, non-monetary agreements, IP considerations, and other regulatory and administrative activities
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the research mission, executing changes, continuous improvement and maintenance of contract management processes and systems
• Collaborates with Sponsored Research Administration (SRA), legal, and business development to facilitate and support the execution of monetary and non-monetary research agreements
• Works with research leaders to develop comprehensive plans and policies for research administration, including support for research budgeting, facilities oversight, and both short-term and long-term planning activities
• Partners with data science leadership to ensure best practices for data use agreements and support the execution of data governance
• Coordinates training research leaders and faculty to ensure effective processes for research reporting and compliance adherence
• Oversees research regulatory and operational matters, evaluating and improving the research integrity plan to ensure appropriate reporting of research IP and resources to support the research mission
• Oversees research centers, shared/core facilities and scientific services
• Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures and policies for all aspects of research administration and faculty affairs
• Leads or participates in key strategic initiatives
• Fosters and promotes a culture of research integrity and adherence to all federal, sponsored, and JAX regulations and policies
• Serves as research representative on Emergency Operations Committee and other committees as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD preferred
• 10 years preferred
• 5 years preferred