Director of Operations, Research
@ BHS Baptist Healthcare SystemDirector of Operations, Research
About the job
Baptist Health in Lexington, KY, focuses on clinical research excellence. The Director of Operations oversees research activities, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and growth while supporting investigator engagement and patient care outcomes.
Requirements
- Five years relevant experience
- Research certifications or credentials
- Leadership in research operations
- Experience in clinical trials (preferred)
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or bachelor’s with research experience
- Licensure: CCRP, ACRP-CP, CCRC, CHRC
- Experience in clinical research preferred
Full job description
Summary
Job Description:
Baptist Health is looking for a Director of Operations, Research to join our team in Lexington, KY!
The Director of Operations serves as the administrative lead with accountability for sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities across Baptist Health System. The Director of Operations technical expertise, collaborative leadership in the ongoing development of research including integrity of operational processes (both administrative and clinical), operations budgets, human resources, regulatory compliance, and standardization of operational activities.
The Director of Operations will lead the Research managers to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and strong financial performance. Success in this position will be evidenced by the achievement of patient-centered service excellence, standardization of operations, continued programmatic research growth, strong financial results, and investigator engagement. Consistent with the mission and vision of Baptist Health, Baptist Health Research will be known for exceptional clinical trial management and high-quality outcomes. The Director of Operations is expected to create a culture that is committed to customer service, personal accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with five years job-related experience.
- Bachelor's in health science or nursing with 3-5 years of research expertise, may be substituted for advanced degree.
Experience in clinical trial research preferred but not required. - Licensure/Certification: CCRP, ACRP-CP, CCRC, CHRC, or other research certification or credentialed within 2 years of hire date