Cancer Center - Supervisor Research Operations

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business professional dress

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Supervisor of Research Operations to guide administrative activities for an HMAI department, including planning and budgeting. The role supports grant applications, reporting, and financial analyses to drive strategic goals.

The supervisor will train staff, ensure staffing and budget compliance, and contribute to policy development, while ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health science, business or related field.
• Two years of healthcare professional/administrative/laboratory or research experience with progressive responsibility.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with physicians, sponsors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily work activities of department staff, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Train, supervise and coach staff while maintaining staffing levels and budget compliance.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies to ensure safe, ethical, and regulatory compliant operations.
• Support planning, management of grant submissions, tracking and reporting of grant applications and funding opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Critical thinking

Staff supervision

Adaptability

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science or Business

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Supervisor of Research Operations position is responsible for impacting the management, planning, development, budget, and other administrative activities of a Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI) department. This position assists with planning, managing and monitoring operations to support the activities of the department. The supervisor may be responsible for facilitation of grant funding opportunities to secure extramural funding that drives progress toward long-term strategic goals. They will support and oversee the submission, approval, tracking, and reporting of grant applications. The supervisor will support, prepare and analyze research financial activity and communicate with leadership and faculty.

The supervisor position responsibilities include overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency. This position trains and supervises staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance. The supervisor position contributes to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching, and counseling employees on work-related performance. This position assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/ government regulations. Other duties of the supervisor include participating in performance improvement activities and providing support for department management to achieve operational goals. This position may also perform staff duties and responsibilities as needed.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a Health Science, Business or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience within a healthcare professional/administrative/laboratory or research setting of which one year must be in a role with progressive responsibility

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with physicians, sponsors, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
• Evaluates project risk, critical path, and scope change to for all projects

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a Health Science, Business or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience within a healthcare professional/administrative/laboratory or research setting of which one year must be in a role with progressive responsibility