Research Operations Director
Core
Leads strategic and operational support for global health and development research initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with ethical standards.
Role type
Senior Director of Research Operations
Builds
Operational systems, workflows, and compliance frameworks for multi-country research portfolios
Domain
Global health, international development, and non-profit research operations
Required skills
Global research operations management, regulatory compliance (IRB, donor requirements), risk management, stakeholder engagement, project management, SOP development, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Leadership experience, project management certification
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, Zoom, Teams
Responsibilities
Designing systems to streamline research operations across diverse geographies; Leading revision and enforcement of SOPs with ethics and data security teams; Providing oversight of research project plans and adherence to guidelines; Facilitating cross-functional working groups for project lifecycles; Mentoring mid-level managers; Managing vendor identification and selection
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational oversight
