Pediatric Research Operations Manager

Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Director of Operations for the Pediatric Research Division. This role partners with BCM and Texas Children's Hospital administration to optimize daily operations, budgeting, HR, and policy compliance.

The candidate will lead financial activities for the division, supervise staff, coordinate with PIs and CRA on pre/post award work, and help align strategic goals with administrative practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in healthcare administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Pediatric Research Division.
• Prepares and monitors the Division's annual budgets for BCM and TCH make-whole and monthly reconciliation for Division financial accounts.
• Manages recruitment, new hires, on-boarding, terminations, salary or FTE changes for faculty and staff.
• Oversees approval for financial activities in S4 Hana, travel requests, reimbursements, PO's, and other requests.
• Supervises and mentors BCM office staff and directs goals and evaluations.
• Collaborates with PIs, Postdocs and Staff on research program decisions.
• Oversight and processing support in coordination with the CRA on all pre/post award activities.
• Oversees and coordinates special events.
• Implements BCM and TCH policies through clear communication.

Skills

Budget management

Staff leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MHA (preferred)

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Director of Operations for the Pediatric Research Division. This role partners with BCM and Texas Children's Hospital administration to optimize daily operations, budgeting, HR, and policy compliance.

The candidate will lead financial activities for the division, supervise staff, coordinate with PIs and CRA on pre/post award work, and help align strategic goals with administrative practices.