Executive Lab Director - Research Strategy & Operations

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer, Research Strategy and Operations for the Korzenik Lab at the Resnek Family Center for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Research. This role leads scientific and operational strategy, personnel management, and regulatory oversight within a multidisciplinary lab environment.

The Executive Lab Director will drive a cohesive vision across basic, translational, and clinical research initiatives, aligning resources and processes to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biological, chemical, biomedical, or related scientific field required.
• Significant experience in research leadership, laboratory operations, or research administration in an academic medical center, hospital, or biomedical research environment required.
• Advanced degree preferred; Master’s degree or PhD strongly favored.
• Experience working across institutional systems and with multidisciplinary collaborators preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the scientific and operational vision of the Korzenik Lab and the Resnek Family Center.
• Guide planning, prioritization, and execution of research initiatives to align with goals and standards.
• Lead all aspects of laboratory operations, ensuring a high-performing, scalable research environment.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship to research staff, trainees, and lab personnel.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, biosafety practices, and regulatory readiness.
• Lead budget planning, expenditure oversight, and financial forecasting for the lab and related activities.
• Represent the lab in interactions with institutional leaders and external collaborators.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a biological, chemical, biomedical, or related scientific field

Master’s degree or PhD strongly favored

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer, Research Strategy and Operations for the Korzenik Lab at the Resnek Family Center for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Research. This role leads scientific and operational strategy, personnel management, and regulatory oversight within a multidisciplinary lab environment.

The Executive Lab Director will drive a cohesive vision across basic, translational, and clinical research initiatives, aligning resources and processes to