Health Research Project Director

RI Council 94; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking a Health Research Project Director to oversee the administration of health research projects, ensuring compliance with grants and contracts. The role requires designing projects, developing grant applications, and coordinating budgets and staff.

This is a senior non-union executive branch position with a standard 35-hour workweek. Responsibilities include coordinating with federal and state agencies, presenting findings, and leading professional staff

Qualifications

• Requires doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social science research or a related field.
• Extensive experience administering health research projects and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of health research projects and ensure grant/contract compliance.
• Develop project applications and design of health research projects.
• Prepare research grant applications and monitor budgets and performance.
• Coordinate activities with federal/state agencies and stakeholders.
• Lead professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.

Skills

Research design

Budgeting

Public speaking

Staff supervision

Interagency liaison

Grant administration

Data interpretation

Policy development

Project coordination

Education

Doctoral degree—public health or related field

Experience in administration of health research projects

Tools

None

Job description

## Health Research Project DirectorApply: Virks Building: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 11, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR102679# **Department**Executive Office of Health and Human Services# **Division**Project/Program Management# **Salary**$96,493.00 - $109,352.00# **Job Profile**JC-02718700-99 - Health Research Project Director (Non-Union Executive Branch)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**REPOST. Previous applicants need not re-apply.Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm35 Hours - Non-Standard# **Job Requisition Number**JR102679 Health Research Project Director (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00136 A# **Classification**Health Research Project Director# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** In the Department of Health, to be responsible for the administration and/or acquisition of health research projects; to ensure that the projects adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the overall direction of a principal investigator or a senior Department of Health administrator, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed, usually upon completion, through conferences and written reports.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Organizes and supervises the work of a professional, technical and clerical subordinate staff.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** In the Department of Health, to be responsible for the administration of health research projects; to ensure that the projects adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements.* To develop project applications and to be responsible for the scientific design of health research projects.* To prepare research grant applications.* To collect, review, evaluate and interpret research data.* To be responsible for the formulation and implementation of standards, policies, procedures, and protocols for health research projects.* To be responsible for the development and implementation of a health research budget and to monitor budgetary performance.* To organize and participate in professional conferences and public meetings concerning health research and related matters; to disseminate research results to the research community and the public at large.* To organize and supervise subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.* To coordinate the activities of a research project with other research projects by interacting with other administrators.* To maintain an effective liaison with other state departments and agencies.* To participate with federal agencies and national voluntary agencies and activities and publications related to the appropriate area of research.* To prepare written reports of health research project activities, including technical and statistical sections, when appropriate.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of research design and administration as it applies to health or related research projects, and the ability to apply such knowledge all planning and administration of health research projects; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of research designs; the ability to collect, review and evaluate research data; the ability to formulate and implement standards, policies, procedures, and protocols for health research projects; a working knowledge of the availability of research funds and their sources; the ability to develop and implement a health research budget and to monitor budgetary performance; the ability to speak in public, in order to disseminate information to the research community and the public at large; the ability to direct and supervise subordinate professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in health research projects; the ability to select, to supervise, and to work with outside consultants; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, state, federal and local officials, and the general public; the ability to prepare written reports of health research project activities, including technical and statistical sections; the ability to prepare research grant applications.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: possession of a doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social science research or a science specifically related to the relevant area of research; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a highly responsible position involving participation in the overall administration of health research projects.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy; Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures required in administrating a statewide pharmacy services program and the ability to manage all aspects of implementation and oversight; Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state and professional regulations, standards, and codes related to the delivery of pharmaceutical services; Thorough knowledge of current advancements in medical information relevant to the provision and management of pharmacy services, and the ability to effectively communicate this information to Medicaid personnel and relevant stakeholders; the ability to estimate future pharmaceutical needs; the ability to interact tactfully with the public, pharmaceutical industry representatives, and healthcare professionals; and related capacities and abilities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment. Preferred Experience: Experience in an administrative role supporting department director Experience in a Medicaid Fee for Service or Medicaid Managed Care Organization Experience in dealing with legislation and regulations at a Federal and state level Knowledge of drug utilization reviews Experience with committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Utilization Review and Medical Care Advisory Committee https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://everify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify\\_Participation\\_Poster\\_ES.pdf The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria), available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E criteria -Verify.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.