Director of SCI Rehabilitation Research & Strategy

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation Research for the SCI Division in Houston, TX. This role provides strategic and scientific leadership for a portfolio of spinal cord injury studies while maintaining an active research program.

Requirements include an MD or PhD and a minimum of seven years in high‑level research leadership with a track record of federal funding and publications. Join in advancing rehabilitation science and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required with established nationwide reputation in rehabilitation research.
• Minimum 7 years of administrative leadership in a research setting.
• Proven success obtaining federal funding (e.g., NIH, NIDILRR).
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications in rehabilitation science.
• Expertise in spinal cord injury and rehabilitation research.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and scientific leadership for the SCI Division's research program.
• Oversee a portfolio of SCI studies while maintaining an active research program.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for rehabilitation research.
• Lead, mentor, and develop investigators and research staff.
• Secure external funding from federal and other sources.
• Establish collaborations with academia, clinical partners, and national organizations.
• Advise executive leadership on research strategy and priorities.
• Enhance the organization's national reputation through high‑impact research.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Spinal cord injury research

Translational research

Federal grant development

Research portfolio management

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Team leadership

Investigator development

Collaboration

Executive communication

Budget management

Education

MD/PhD required

Job description

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is seeking a Director of Rehabilitation Research for the SCI Division in Houston, TX. This role provides strategic and scientific leadership for a portfolio of spinal cord injury studies while maintaining an active research program.

Requirements include an MD or PhD and a minimum of seven years in high‑level research leadership with a track record of federal funding and publications. Join in advancing rehabilitation science and organizational growth.