Director, Research Strategy & Partnerships

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Director of Research Business Operations to lead the strategy for its portfolio of research commercialization, industry partnerships, and sponsored clinical trials. In partnership with senior leaders, you will shape priorities, translate them into executable programs, and oversee cross-functional implementation.

You will oversee budgets, pricing frameworks, and negotiations with industry sponsors, ensuring financial viability, governance, and timely execution of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degrees are a strong plus.
• Experience in research commercialization, sponsored research, or industry partnerships.
• Proven ability to structure and negotiate complex collaborative agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development and partnership strategy for research commercialization.
• Direct planning of industry-sponsored clinical trials and research collaborations with cross-functional teams.
• Lead negotiations for clinical trial agreements and research contracts with legal and administration support.
• Establish strategy, metrics, and governance for portfolio-level performance and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic partnerships

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

MS or PhD is a strong plus

MBA preferred but not required

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab seeks a Director of Research Business Operations to lead the strategy for its portfolio of research commercialization, industry partnerships, and sponsored clinical trials. In partnership with senior leaders, you will shape priorities, translate them into executable programs, and oversee cross-functional implementation.

You will oversee budgets, pricing frameworks, and negotiations with industry sponsors, ensuring financial viability, governance, and timely execution of