Director, Research Operations & Finance

Berger Health System; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Methodist Hospital seeks a Director of Research Business Services to lead financial and operational activities for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

The role oversees budgeting, contract negotiations, billing compliance, grants administration, and revenue cycle, while driving Lean process improvements and strategic financial planning across OHRI functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 8+ years of research administration experience; 3+ years in research finance, billing, grants, or budget development.
• Progressive leadership experience in research administration or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for research finance, billing, and administrative teams.
• Oversee clinical trial budget development and contract negotiations.
• Direct grant administration and compliance activities across sponsored programs.
• Develop and maintain the OHRI operating and research budget; prepare executive reports.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Finance, Public Health, Pharmacy, Clinical Research, or related field

Tools

CTMS

REDCap

EPIC

Workday

Strata

Clinical Conductor

Job description

Riverside Methodist Hospital seeks a Director of Research Business Services to lead financial and operational activities for industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

The role oversees budgeting, contract negotiations, billing compliance, grants administration, and revenue cycle, while driving Lean process improvements and strategic financial planning across OHRI functions.