Director, Rehabilitation Research

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Houston seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Research in the SCI Division to shape strategy, scientific direction, and the future of spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

This senior role combines leadership, portfolio management, federal grant development, and an active personal research program. The ideal candidate is an MD or PhD with 7+ years of leadership and a strong federal funding record, capable of guiding study design, data analysis, and publication while mentoring

Qualifications

• MD or PhD from an accredited institution.
• Strong national reputation in medical rehabilitation research.
• 7+ years of administrative/research leadership experience as a Program Director, Department Head, PI, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success obtaining federal research funding.
• Expertise in research design, data analysis, and scientific publication.

Responsibilities

• Direct a comprehensive rehabilitation research program within a leading specialty environment.
• Shape scientific priorities and strategic direction; oversee portfolio and funding initiatives.
• Develop federal funding strategy and major grant proposals.
• Mentor investigators and research staff; build national collaborations.
• Translate research into improved rehabilitation outcomes and publications.

Skills

Research leadership

Grant management

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

Communication

Education

MD or PhD

Job description

Now Hiring: Director - Rehabilitation Research, SCI Division

Are you a nationally recognized rehabilitation researcher ready to shape the research strategy, scientific direction, and future of spinal cord injury rehabilitation?

We’re seeking a senior research leader to direct a comprehensive rehabilitation research program within a leading specialty rehabilitation environment. This role combines scientific leadership, research portfolio management, federal grant development, investigator mentorship, and executive-level strategy-with the opportunity to maintain an active research program of your own.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead the strategic direction of a major rehabilitation research enterprise
• Shape research initiatives focused on spinal cord injury and clinical/translational rehabilitation science
• Drive federal funding strategy and major grant development
• Build high-impact collaborations with physicians, clinicians, academic institutions, and national research organizations
• Strengthen research visibility through peer-reviewed publications, scientific partnerships, and investigator development
• Establish and execute short- and long-term research strategy and scientific priorities
• Oversee a portfolio of rehabilitation and spinal cord injury research programs while maintaining an active research program
• Lead and mentor investigators, research staff, and emerging research leaders
• Develop major research initiatives and identify funding opportunities, particularly federal research funding
• Guide research design, data analysis, scientific dissemination, and publication efforts

Shape the Future of Rehabilitation Science

This is more than a research administration position. It is an opportunity for an established investigator and research leader to define scientific priorities, develop the next generation of investigators, expand national partnerships, and translate research into improved rehabilitation outcomes.

Professionals with a strong national reputation, significant federal funding history, substantial peer-reviewed publication record, and experience leading complex research programs will be particularly well positioned for this opportunity.

What We’re Looking For:

• MD or PhD from an accredited institution
• Strong national reputation in medical rehabilitation research
• 7+ years of administrative/research leadership experience as a Program Director, Department Head, Principal Investigator, or comparable role
• Demonstrated success obtaining federal research funding
• Expertise in research design, data analysis, and scientific publication
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 20%

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