Global Research Operations Director — Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 152,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan 7%

Vacation 18 days/year

Sick leave 12 days/year

Holidays 11 days/year

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Research Operations Director to join a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space. This role will shape the operational infrastructure that supports multi-country research initiatives and partner with ethics, data security, and project stakeholders to reduce risk and enhance effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who can drive process improvements, champion digital tools, and mentor managers across a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Research Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in operations or project management.
• Experience managing complex, multi-country research portfolios.
• Fluency in English.
• Understanding of global research operations, including IRB processes and donor compliance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems to streamline research operations globally.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks related to research ethics and data security.
• Drive innovation in research support services through digital tools and automation.
• Lead the revision and enforcement of SOPs in collaboration with ethics and data security teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional working groups to support research project lifecycles.
• Mentor mid-level managers and foster a culture of collaboration.
• Implement project management tools to track progress and performance.

Education

Master's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Research Administration, or related field

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Research Operations Director to join a leader in the Education, Government & Non-Profit space. This role will shape the operational infrastructure that supports multi-country research initiatives and partner with ethics, data security, and project stakeholders to reduce risk and enhance effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who can drive process improvements, champion digital tools, and mentor managers across a highly collaborative environment.