Research Operations Supervisor - Medicine

Houstonmethodistcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist invites applications for the Supervisor of Research Operations to drive the administration of the Houston Methodist Academic Institute. The role oversees planning, budgeting, compliance and reporting to support department activities and long-term goals.

Responsibilities include managing staff, hiring decisions, grant support, and coordination with leadership and faculty to secure extramural funding and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science, business, or related field.
• Two years of healthcare professional/administrative/laboratory or research experience, with at least one year in a role with progressive responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance daily operations of the department to ensure quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Guide staffing decisions including hiring, coaching and performance management.
• Support development and implementation of policies ensuring safe, compliant work environments and regulatory alignment.
• Assist in grant submission, tracking and reporting, and manage research financial activity communications with leadership and faculty.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budget management

Grant administration

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Business or related field

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Supervisor of Research Operations position is responsible for impacting the management, planning, development, budget, and other administrative activities of a Houston Methodist Academic Institute (HMAI) department. This position assists with planning, managing and monitoring operations to support the activities of the department. The supervisor may be responsible for facilitation of grant funding opportunities to secure extramural funding that drives progress toward long-term strategic goals. They will support and oversee the submission, approval, tracking, and reporting of grant applications. The supervisor will support, prepare and analyze research financial activity and communicate with leadership and faculty.

The supervisor position responsibilities include overseeing the daily work activities of the work unit/department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency. This position trains and supervises staff while maintaining adequate staffing levels and budget compliance. The supervisor position contributes to staffing decisions such as hiring, coaching, and counseling employees on work-related performance. This position assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also implements training, monitoring and operations initiatives that secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/ government regulations. Other duties of the supervisor include participating in performance improvement activities and providing support for department management to achieve operational goals. This position may also perform staff duties and responsibilities as needed.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a Health Science, Business or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience within a healthcare professional/administrative/laboratory or research setting of which one year must be in a role with progressive responsibility

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of channels with physicians, sponsors, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles; engages the recipient(s) and helps them understand and retain the message
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, effective interpersonal skills, and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; and recommend solutions
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
• Evaluates project risk, critical path, and scope change to for all projects

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform: No
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: Yes
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**

**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a Health Science, Business or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience within a healthcare professional/administrative/laboratory or research setting of which one year must be in a role with progressive responsibility