Director of Operations, Research

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY seeks a Director of Operations, Research to lead sponsored and investigator-initiated studies across the system. The role focuses on operational integrity, budget governance, regulatory compliance, and process standardization to support high-quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage research managers, drive day-to-day operations, and foster a culture of accountability and exceptional clinical trial management in alignment with Baptist Health's mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with five years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s in health science or nursing with 3–5 years of research experience.
• CCRP, ACRP-CP, CCRC, CHRC or other research credential within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

• Directs operations across Baptist Health System research activities.
• Leads Research managers to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and financial performance.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and standardization of operational activities.
• Fosters a culture of customer service, accountability, and high-quality outcomes.

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

_ Baptist Health is looking for a Director of Operations, Research to join our team in Lexington, KY! _

The Director of Operations serves as the administrative lead with accountability for sponsored and investigator-initiated research activities across Baptist Health System. The Director of Operations technical expertise, collaborative leadership in the ongoing development of research including integrity of operational processes (both administrative and clinical), operations budgets, human resources, regulatory compliance, and standardization of operational activities.

The Director of Operations will lead the Research managers to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and strong financial performance. Success in this position will be evidenced by the achievement of patient-centered service excellence, standardization of operations, continued programmatic research growth, strong financial results, and investigator engagement. Consistent with the mission and vision of Baptist Health, Baptist Health Research will be known for exceptional clinical trial management and high-quality outcomes. The Director of Operations is expected to create a culture that is committed to customer service, personal accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with five years job-related experience.
• Bachelor’s in health science or nursing with 3-5 years of research expertise, may be substituted for advanced degree.
  Experience in clinical trial research preferred but not required.
• Licensure/Certification: CCRP, ACRP-CP, CCRC, CHRC, or other research certification or credentialed within 2 years of hire date

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.