Director, Center Operations & Strategy

Regenstrief Institute, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regenstrief Institute, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Center Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across administrative, financial, research, and operational functions.

You will translate organizational strategy into efficient plans with emphasis on financial analysis, portfolio management, and resource allocation. Leading center administration and budgeting, you will interact with institutional leadership, academic partners, and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Strong financial, operational, and analytical abilities.
• Experience in budgeting, portfolio oversight, and resource allocation.
• Experience in academic or research institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Align systems and workflows with scientific goals and productivity.
• Monitor financial performance, staffing, and operations across centers.
• Oversee expenditures on grant and non-grant accounts and funds.
• Forecast and monitor budgets, portfolios, and resource use.
• Prepare reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify efficiencies to improve sustainability and portfolio performance.
• Coordinate grant planning and reporting with finance teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Portfolio oversight

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

Communication

Operational leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Healthcare Administration/Finance/Public Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

The Regenstrief Institute, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Center Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across administrative, financial, research, and operational functions.

You will translate organizational strategy into efficient plans with emphasis on financial analysis, portfolio management, and resource allocation. Leading center administration and budgeting, you will interact with institutional leadership, academic partners, and external stakeholders to