Director of Global Research Operations

FHI 360; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

FHI 360 is seeking a Research Operations Director to lead strategic and operational support for global health research initiatives. You will oversee execution across a diverse portfolio, ensuring on-time delivery and ethical compliance, and drive workflow optimization and resource sharing across organizations.

Responsibilities include enforcing SOPs, partnering with research partners and funders, and guiding cross-functional teams to align operations with strategic goals and donor expectations.

Qualifications

• Understanding of global research operations, including IRB processes, donor compliance, and international research regulations.
• Expertise in operational strategy, risk management, and quality assurance in research settings.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and data systems used in research environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the revision and enforcement of SOPs with the Office of International Research Ethics and data security/privacy teams.
• Interface with donors, funders, and leadership to align operations with strategic goals.
• Oversee development and execution of research project plans, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulations.

Skills

Global research operations

IRB processes

Donor compliance

Leadership & stakeholder engagement

Project management

Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

SharePoint

Job description

FHI 360 is seeking a Research Operations Director to lead strategic and operational support for global health research initiatives. You will oversee execution across a diverse portfolio, ensuring on-time delivery and ethical compliance, and drive workflow optimization and resource sharing across organizations.

Responsibilities include enforcing SOPs, partnering with research partners and funders, and guiding cross-functional teams to align operations with strategic goals and donor expectations.