Job Description

Assistant Dean of Research Operations Stanford Medicine is looking for a compassionate and visionary leader to join our team as the Assistant Dean of Research Operations. In this role, you will oversee the strategic direction and management of all research administration operations, ensuring alignment with our mission, vision, and priorities. Your leadership will have a direct impact on the success of our research initiatives, which improve health through collaborative discoveries and innovation. Responsibilities: - Lead the central team responsible for the preparation, review, approval, negotiation, and administration of research proposals, grants, contracts, and clinical studies. - Provide strategic guidance and manage the central team of 85 employees. - Develop and deliver training and certification programs for research administration staff. - Collaborate with School and University leaders to define a vision for research administration and establish goals to achieve that vision. - Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of research administration processes and services. - Represent the School in policy and process development with the University. - Ensure post-award management and compliance with all policies and regulations. - Foster partnerships within Stanford Medicine, affiliated hospitals, and external sponsors and research institutions. - Manage the development of reporting frameworks and complex data analyses to support strategic decision-making. - Evaluate the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of research administration operations. - Advise and guide the organization's leadership on research administration and operation policies. Qualifications: - Five years of experience in a senior leadership role, with a focus on research operations in an academic setting. - Advanced knowledge of grants, contracts, clinical studies, and complex projects. - Experience representing an organization as a principal spokesperson. - Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant administrative and financial management experience. - Strong strategic planning, change management, and communication skills. - Advanced financial expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements. - Ability to cultivate strong collaborative relationships with faculty and anticipate their needs. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in system planning, change management, and complex project management. Physical Requirements: - Ability to perform desk-based computer tasks. - Frequent sitting, occasional standing/walking, writing by hand, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects. - Rare sorting/filing paperwork or parts, rare bending/stooping/squatting. Working Conditions: - Occasional evening and weekend hours. Pay Range: $228,000-$307,035 per annum. To apply, please visit our careers website and submit your application. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Stanford Medicine.