Director, AI-Driven Health Research & Innovation

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Research Institute is seeking a Research/Scientific Director to advance the institution's research mission through innovation, implementation science, digital health, and AI-enabled research. You will provide strategic scientific oversight, guide complex, multidisciplinary projects, and serve as a senior scientific liaison with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.

The role emphasizes translational, non-lab-based research, overseeing budgets, data assets, and

Qualifications

• PhD required with terminal degree in natural sciences.
• Ten years of relevant research/academic experience.
• Experience in leadership or administrative roles for multi-faceted research enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert scientific guidance to researchers and executives.
• Lead and oversee scientific design and evaluation of research programs.
• Oversee grant development, submission, and reporting.
• Mentor postdocs, MD/PhD fellows, and trainees.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align research with institutional priorities.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Grant writing

Data science

Communication

Mentorship

Education

PhD in natural sciences

Job description

Houston Methodist Research Institute is seeking a Research/Scientific Director to advance the institution's research mission through innovation, implementation science, digital health, and AI-enabled research. You will provide strategic scientific oversight, guide complex, multidisciplinary projects, and serve as a senior scientific liaison with stakeholders across government, industry, and academia.

The role emphasizes translational, non-lab-based research, overseeing budgets, data assets, and