Director, Rehabilitation Research – SCI Strategy Lead

Taphealthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tap Healthcare Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Research – SCI Division to lead a high-impact rehabilitation program. Candidates should hold an MD or PhD and have at least seven years of leadership experience directing federally funded research and managing portfolios.

The role combines scientific vision with administrative leadership, shaping research strategy, publication output, and funding development to advance SCI rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required.
• Minimum 7 years of administrative leadership experience as a Program Director, Department Head, Principal Investigator, or comparable role.
• Experience with federal grant development and funding strategy.
• Strong background in research design and methodology.
• Advanced experience with data analysis.
• Established record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with scientific program and research portfolio management.
• Ability to provide strategic and administrative leadership in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape scientific direction and research portfolio for the SCI Division.
• Provide leadership across program development, funding strategy, research design, data analysis, and publications.
• Balance rigorous scientific research with administrative responsibilities to sustain the program.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Grant development

Data analysis

Research design

Scientific publication

Portfolio management

Strategic leadership

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Job description

Tap Healthcare Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Rehabilitation Research – SCI Division to lead a high-impact rehabilitation program. Candidates should hold an MD or PhD and have at least seven years of leadership experience directing federally funded research and managing portfolios.

The role combines scientific vision with administrative leadership, shaping research strategy, publication output, and funding development to advance SCI rehabilitation goals.