Research Operations Director

University of Kentucky; Lexington (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Research Operations Director to lead the QUILS Group. This critical role involves overseeing operations, managing resources, and ensuring the success of various projects. The position offers a fully remote work arrangement, promoting a flexible work-life balance while contributing to essential research initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in research management and strategic planning. Join a community that values employee well-being and fosters a collaborative environment for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 6 years of related experience in Research Management.
• Strong knowledge of strategic planning and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall operations of the QUILS Group and manage multiple projects.
• Allocate resources for successful outcomes and strategic planning.

Skills

MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Windows, Excel)

Education

Masters degree

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion

Shift

Monday – Friday (40 hrs/wk)

Job Summary

The Markey Cancer Center is recruiting a Research Operations Director. This position is responsible for the overall operations and is essential to the continued growth and success of the QUILS Group. This position will direct all aspects of the group’s strategic plan and growing portfolio of projects and opportunities. This includes allocating resources for operations, implementation, and successful outcomes, and providing a consistent and coherent trajectory of the QUILS group work across multiple projects, locations, and with various PI leads.

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement.

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To view the University of Kentucky’s benefits, visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• MS Office (Teams, Outlook, Windows, Excel)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Masters degree + 6 years of related experience

Deadline to Apply

05/04/2025

Our University Community

We value employee well-being and are committed to creating a healthy environment. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. We encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and minorities to apply. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screens.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select your full years of paid, full-time experience in Research Management and Operations:
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you have experience with Supervision?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your approach to Supervision. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please select your full years of paid, full-time experience in strategic planning:
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Please describe your experience working with community and collaborating partners. (Open Ended Question)