Senior Research Operations Lead

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking an Assistant Director of the Office of Research CON to lead day-to-day research portfolio activities. You will drive strategy, support senior academic leaders, and coordinate multi-site collaborations across the College of Nursing and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and regulatory expertise. You will contribute to visibility of faculty scholarship and strategic research initiatives while guiding teams

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health sciences, nursing, public health, healthcare administration, research administration, business administration, or related discipline
• Six years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders, budgets, timelines and deliverables
• Experience supporting senior academic leaders and research programs
• Experience with multi-site and multi-institutional studies
• Knowledge of operational processes and workflows

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day management, leadership, and development of research portfolios within the strategic plan
• Provides strategic advice on best practices in research design and development
• Leads planning for areas supervised and develops strategic plans for research and scholarship
• Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and external partners
• Coordinates funded projects and prepares reports for complex programs and multi-site initiatives
• Oversees research compliance, IRB processes, and regulatory documentation
• Manages resources, budgets, and staff to support research growth and outcomes
• Develops reports and dashboards to track program metrics and impact
• Engages with stakeholders and partnerships to advance research funding opportunities
• Supports communication efforts and knowledge mobilization for research outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Research operations

Budgeting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Texas A&M University Health Science Center is seeking an Assistant Director of the Office of Research CON to lead day-to-day research portfolio activities. You will drive strategy, support senior academic leaders, and coordinate multi-site collaborations across the College of Nursing and external partners.

The role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and regulatory expertise. You will contribute to visibility of faculty scholarship and strategic research initiatives while guiding teams