Director, Research Appointments & Compliance

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Columbus, OH is seeking a Manager to oversee specialized research appointments and trainee programs. You will provide operational leadership, financial oversight, and risk-based guidance to ensure appointment requirements meet organizational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include directing onboarding/offboarding, developing policies, coordinating reviews with multiple stakeholders, and driving process improvements to strengthen compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, human resources, academic or trainee appointments, regulatory compliance, or related field, with at least two years leading staff or programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs appointment processes across the engagement lifecycle with timely, accurate status administration.
• Oversees financial and administrative requirements and provides guidance on funding, compensation, and institutional decisions.
• Leads onboarding and offboarding, ensuring reviews, documentation, training, and authorization are completed.
• Develops and maintains program policies, procedures, standards, and educational resources.
• Evaluates complex engagements for risk and coordinates reviews, safeguards, escalation, and resolution.
• Supervises staff, sets service expectations, and supports performance and accountability.
• Leads process improvement to strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and improve service delivery.

Skills

Confidential data handling

Cross-functional coordination

Policy interpretation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc in Columbus, OH is seeking a Manager to oversee specialized research appointments and trainee programs. You will provide operational leadership, financial oversight, and risk-based guidance to ensure appointment requirements meet organizational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include directing onboarding/offboarding, developing policies, coordinating reviews with multiple stakeholders, and driving process improvements to strengthen compliance and