Director of Research
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WeCare Medical Specialty Group is a leading healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to our patients. Innovation and evidencebased practices are central to our mission and we are dedicated to advancing medical knowledge to improve patient outcomes and drive healthcare excellence. We foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment where passionate individuals can lead impactful research initiatives.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Remote Director of Research to lead and expand our research endeavors. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and executing the organizations research strategy fostering a culture of inquiry securing funding opportunities overseeing research projects and ensuring the ethical and rigorous conduct of all research activities. The Director of Research will collaborate closely with clinical leadership data scientists analysts and external partners to identify research priorities translate findings into actionable insights and contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge within our specialized areas of practice. This is a fully remote position requiring a highly motivated strategic and communicative leader with a proven track record in healthcare research.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive research strategy aligned with WeCare Medical Specialty Groups mission values and strategic priorities. Identify key research areas that will enhance patient care optimize operational efficiency and contribute to the broader medical community.
Research Program Development: Lead the identification prioritization and initiation of research projects including clinical trials observational studies quality improvement initiatives and translational research.
Funding Acquisition: Identify and pursue external funding opportunities through grants contracts and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies medical device manufacturers and other research organizations. Oversee the preparation and submission of highquality grant proposals.
Research Infrastructure Development: Build and maintain a robust research infrastructure including the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) data management protocols and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Team Leadership and Mentorship: Recruit mentor and manage a highperforming team of research professionals including research coordinators research assistants and potentially postdoctoral fellows or junior investigators. Foster a collaborative and supportive research environment.
Collaboration and Partnerships: Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders (clinicians administrators data science teams) and external partners (academic institutions research networks industry partners).
Oversight of Research Activities: Ensure the ethical and scientific integrity of all research projects overseeing study design data collection data analysis and interpretation of results. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including IRB requirements and data privacy laws (e.g. HIPAA).
Dissemination of Research Findings: Lead the dissemination of research findings through publications in peerreviewed journals presentations at scientific conferences and internal reports to inform clinical practice and organizational decisionmaking.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the research departments budget ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing the return on investment in research activities.
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish metrics to track the progress and impact of research initiatives. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of research programs and make recommendations for improvement.
Promoting a Culture of Research: Champion a culture of inquiry and evidencebased practice throughout WeCare Medical Specialty Group encouraging participation in research activities at all levels.
Staying Current: Remain current on the latest advancements in medical research funding opportunities and regulatory requirements relevant to the organizations research focus.
Qualifications:
Work Permit/Citizenship: Must be a United States citizen or possess a valid work permit allowing employment in the United States.
Education: Doctoral degree (MD PhD PharmD or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical or healthcarerelated field.
Experience: Minimum of 710 years of progressive experience in leading and managing healthcare research programs including a demonstrated track record of securing external funding (grants contracts).
Research Expertise: Deep understanding of research methodologies statistical analysis clinical trial design and regulatory requirements for healthcare research (e.g. FDA IRB).
Leadership and Management Skills: Proven ability to lead mentor and build highperforming research teams in a remote environment. Excellent strategic thinking organizational and project management skills.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex research concepts to diverse audiences including clinicians administrators and the scientific community. Strong negotiation and collaboration skills.
Grant Writing Expertise: Demonstrated success in developing and securing significant research grants from national and international funding agencies.
Publication Record: A strong record of peerreviewed publications in reputable scientific journals.
Ethical Conduct: Unwavering commitment to the ethical conduct of research and adherence to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Remote Work Capabilities: Must have a reliable highspeed internet connection and a dedicated professional home office setup suitable for remote leadership and collaboration.
Familiarity with Healthcare Systems: Understanding of the US healthcare system clinical workflows and the challenges and opportunities in conducting research within a healthcare organization.
WeCare Medical Specialty Group offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health dental and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Retirement plan with company match
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Flexible remote work environment
Potential for travel to conferences and meetings as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
WeCare Medical Specialty Group is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
