Total 79 Director/C-Level research associate job vacancies in Education / Training category in Malaysia

Role Purpose:

Provide full-service management of key client accounts through marketing research information, analysis and reports and identify new opportunities for developing business in Customised Research.

Primary responsibility would include developing business, especially across key FMCG clients in West by reaching out to them, understanding their challenges, sharing NIQ solutions and evolving the brief along with the clients to win business

Other responsibilities would include developing and delivering the proposals to win the business and work with the Customer Success Team to deliver the findings presentations to the clients.

Accountabilities:

Accountable for success of the team by ensuring revenue target as well as team development

Client Management

·         Provides advice and consultation to clients and staff

·         Handles complicated client queries or complaints

·         Develops strategic understanding of industry trends, competition and opportunities of Nielsen

·         Demonstrated recognition by client as an “expert” related to research knowledge areas

·         Presents results of study to the client’s top management

·         Ensures the smooth collection of debt from clients

Project Management

·         Designs and plans research projects following client briefing and needs

·         Supervises all stages of project management and monitors performance by working with the Customer Success team which will ensure the day today work is done

·         Provides advice on the execution of projects, informs clients on progress and gives specific instructions to other departments regarding the collection and electronic processing of information

Thought leadership

·       Introduce new solutions and thought leadership pieces to the team

·        Strong understanding and appreciation of the various MR protocols such as concept testing, product testing, U&A, Segmentation, Profiling studies, BHT and so on.

Business Management

·         Develops the business (profit and loss responsibilities)

·         Strong Leadership Competencies (360-degree assessment), proven successful business record, and demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse teams

·         Provide top management with thorough review of internal and client financials including budget and forecast

Role Expectations

Scope

1.      Would manage the end-to-end relationship with all clients with a focus on the FMCG clients

2.      Would be responsible for revenue generation, client servicing and collections. Joint responsibility of the deliverables along with the customer success team

3.      Would be supported by the customer success team – which will take on the responsibility of end to end completion & delivery of the project

Job no: HRC0006009
Salary: A competitive remuneration package commensurate with your qualifications, skills & experience will be offered, plus 17% superannuation
Position: Fixed Term Full Time For 5 Years
Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus 
?       Exciting opportunity to lead and manage the University?s centrally managed research facilities which include the Bioresearch, Central Analytical Facilities and Research Precinct teams.  
?       Deliver a strong safety culture and results focused environment ensuring the provision of accurate and timely advice and a quality service to all stakeholders. 
?       Executive responsibilities include strategic planning, coordination of precinct management committees, stakeholder change and relationship management, the development and implementation of the operational plans, policies, and procedures that continuously drive the improved management, service delivery and operations of these facilities.  
About our university  
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Director, Research Facilities & Infrastructure

Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and impact Strong commitment and action toward a diverse and inclusive workforce Belong to a vibrant community where your work genuinely makes an impact Work at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia campus About UQAs part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting, real-world impact.Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:26 weeks paid parental leave…

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At LeapThought, we're an enterprise company dedicated to building next-generation and deep-tech solutions across the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector that address real-world challenges and support teams throughout the entire project lifecycle. LeapThought’s mission is to innovate for the greater good and long-term sustainability of communities, built environments and economies — transforming cities, regions, and countries by working inclusively and collaboratively with local, regional, and global construction value chains and their ecosystems.

Founded in 2011, LeapThought is a global business with offices in the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, India and Brazil. Today, LeapThought serves customers across transportation, defense, utilities, AEC companies, regulatory authorities, healthcare, and commercial and residential property developers.

We are seeking a Director of Research and Development to join our Executive Team that oversee initiatives and activities across the group. This pivotal role is designed for a visionary leader passionate about driving progress through cutting-edge research and development. This position is located at our Asia HQ in Singapore and reports directly to the Group CEO, reflecting its critical importance to the organization's success.

Key Responsibilities:

· Leadership in Research and Development: Spearhead the development of high-performing R&D teams. Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Guide the team in identifying and pursuing new research initiatives and development projects.

• Product Engineering and Innovation: Lead product engineering efforts, integrating emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

· Team Development and Mentorship: Cultivate a learning environment, mentoring team members and facilitating their professional growth and development. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team.

• Collaboration and Partnership: Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with academia, industry affiliates, and research institutions to enhance collaborative projects and stay ahead of the curve in technological advancements.
• Budget Management: Oversee the R&D budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards projects with the highest potential impact and return on investment.
• Market and Technology Trends: Keep abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decisions and maintain LeapThought's market leadership.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the revenue, marketing, and product teams to align R&D initiatives with business strategies, ensuring that product development is closely integrated with market needs and opportunities.
• Executive Direction: Collaborate with the CEO and other senior leaders to shape and execute the company’s strategic direction. Provide insights and recommendations on technology and product strategy to support corporate objectives.
• Executive Briefings: Deliver compelling executive briefings to stakeholders, clients, and partners, showcasing the innovative work and future direction of R&D at LeapThought.
• Product Roadmap Oversight: Oversee the development and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, market demands, and technological advancements.
• Intellectual Property Management: Lead efforts to protect and manage the company’s intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation.
• Technical Pre-Sales: Act as a technical expert in pre-sales engagements, providing deep insights and demonstrations of our technology to potential clients.
• Sustainability and Ethical Innovation: Ensure that R&D practices align with sustainability goals and ethical standards, promoting responsible innovation.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering.

· Extensive experience in R&D management in a tech-oriented environment.

· Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and successfully bringing innovative products to market.

· Strong understanding of cloud platforms, software engineering, architecture, patterns, AI, ML, and other emerging technologies.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

· Demonstratable experience working with the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) sector.

Join LeapThought and be part of a team that’s turning vision into reality with intelligent technology solutions that disrupt the status quo. If you are a strategic thinker, a passionate leader, and an innovator at heart, with a solid background in the AECO sector, we would love to hear from you.

About the company Government department tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking an Evaluation Manager - Government to join their busy team for a 12-month temporary assignment.Location: Canberra, ACT Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens About the role: As an Evaluation Manager, you will manage a multidisciplinary team delivering robust mixed methods research and evaluations, including those involving inferential statistical analyses. In addition, your key duties are as follow:Developing and managing program logic models, theory of change and evaluation frameworksLeading new ways for using existing and new data for measuring outcomes for the Agency and its clientsDeveloping and managing key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders designing and delivering evaluation projectsOverseeing and preparing a range of high-quality written evaluation findings including business cases, Parliamentary, Ministerial, Senate Estimates briefs and Agency documentation.Developing, leading, and promoting a culture of evaluative thinking across the…

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Responsibilities:

The DQ LAB in associated with the DQ Institute is seeking an experienced ERD to join its international team. We are looking for a senior researcher who can bring their talents to contribute to the evaluation and accreditation of digital literacy educational programs. This exciting project will involve partnership work with large scale international organizations such as the international telecommunications union (ITU), IEEE, UNICEF, UNESCO, and others.

As ERD, you will bring enthusiasm, energy, and passion to your work on issues at the forefront of education and technology. Our team values problem solving, analytical and statistical skills. Our ideal candidates are smart, creative, analytical thinkers with attention to detail.

The ERD will take the lead on a scheme where the DQ LAB evaluate and accredit the educational content of partners and clients. You will manage relationships with international partners including governments, NGOs, schools, universities, and private companies. Moreover, you will study their educational materials, evaluate their alignment with DQ Global Standards and produce on-/off-line reports and presentations while working alongside our partner organizations.

You will be part of an international team working closely with colleagues from research, data science, and IT development. In addition, you will work closely with partners and advisors who work at the cutting edge in the fields of psychology, education, and media research. You will engage with partners from globally renowned NGOs and social enterprises as well as figures from national and local government.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of research and development projects.
• Plan, initiate and lead research, client presentations, workshops, and discussions.
• Use critical thinking techniques to move thoughts and discussions from broad to specific.
• Help define specific product features by integrating inputs from a wide range of sources including qualitative and quantitative research.
• Influence the direction and quality of work via thought leadership and mentoring.
• Lead development of curriculums, frameworks, assessments, and educational content.
• Lead alignment and mapping process of external education content according to the DQ Framework.
• Direct and manage a team of researchers and data scientists.
• Lead development and writing of research papers, articles, and blogs.
• Work with creative and tech teams to deliver assessments and education products/services.
• Develop and work with a Research Committee.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Graduate degree (master’s degree, or PhD) in, psychometrics, psychology, human-computer interaction, education, communications or related field preferred.

Experience: Typically, five or more years of research experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Must

· Experience in tests and measurement

· Experience in questionnaire design

· Be able to lead a research team composed of multi-disciplinary researchers

· Develop a research strategy and support the strategic direction

· Be able to understand statistics and to communicate with data scientists

· Translate science to educators and policy makers

· Be able to adapt a dynamically changing environment

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

· Proven project management skills; ability to perform well on multiple concurrent projects and meet timelines.

· Can provide leadership for all aspects of the design process, as well as areas outside field of expertise

· Exceptional theoretical and practical knowledge in the conception of studies and questionnaires

· Strong research assessment and analytical skills

· Clear user experience design focus; proven familiarity with emerging technologies and the ability to integrate new technologies to user experience designs.

· Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

· Proven problem-solving skills

Benefits

· Employee Benefits

o Annual Leave

- 14 days annual leave first full year (prorated if full year not completed)

- Maximum of 11 days carryover to next year or cash out annually

o Sick Leave

o Bonus at the discretion of company

o AWS 1 month pay

· Additional Singaporean Employee Benefits

o CPF

o Full Health Insurance

· Non-Singaporean Employee Benefits

o Health Insurance Stipend

About the DQ Institute

• https://www.dqinstitute.org/
• The DQ Institute (DQI) is an international think-tank that is dedicated to setting global standards for digital intelligence education, outreach, and policies. Working together with international agencies and local partners, DQI builds multi-stakeholder coalitions that advance its mission and help people worldwide. It is registered as a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit charity organization in the US. Its affiliated organizations are DQ Lab Pte Ltd, a global social enterprise based in Singapore and as well as Ahn-Sei Foundation infollutionZERO, a not-for-profit foundation in Korea.

We are seeking to appoint an Academic Director, Research and Prototype FoundryLocated in Camperdown 5-year fixed term position About the opportunityThe Research and Prototype Foundry (RPF) is the University of Sydney’s core research facility providing access for researchers to state-of-the-art capabilities in micro and nano fabrication. RPF offers access to a substantial suite of advanced equipment and world-class expertise for the fabrication of devices and structures with features on the micro and nanoscale.We serve a wide user base from academia and industry, providing access to specialised processes allowing users to prototype new optical chips, electronic devices and new quantum science and technology devices.This is a University-wide academic leadership role that is a conduit into the University leadership, decision making, and strategy. Concomitantly, it is an academic appointment, where the successful applicant will balance academic leadership and personal scholarship. The Academic Director works with key stakeholders to determine the needs and opportunities, and to develop strategies…

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Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2026Opportunity to work on a Sydney Environment Institute research project focused on decarbonising healthcareBase Salary (Academic Level B) $118,390 + 17% superannuation  About the opportunityThe Sydney Environment Institute is looking for an Academic Research Project Director to join a new three-year research project that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the healthcare system. SEI researchers with expertise in healthcare and clinical practice, health policy and education, and emissions tracking have been collaborating to develop systemic responses to emissions from healthcare systems and practices. Our aim is to build the knowledge base required to reduce the levels of healthcare-related emissions and establish pathways to action at multiple levels. The project will measure the emissions produced by common medical activities and refine emission measurement methodologies for healthcare. It will also identify the best methods and tools for communicating carbon costs to health consumers, clinicians, and hospital/health service executives.The…

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Job Title: R&D Senior Director

Location: Singapore

Mode of working: Full time

About the Company:

Amoy Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (AmoyDx) is an R&D based in-vitro diagnostic company, focusing on molecular diagnostics for oncology precision medicine. With completely independent intellectual property rights of ADx-ARMS®, Super-ARMS®, ddCapture® and ADx-HANDLE® technologies, AmoyDx has a market-leading portfolio of molecular diagnostic assays.

At AmoyDx, our mission is to improve healthcare and patients' lives with superior & innovative products and services. Our vision is to be one of the global leading and most reliable suppliers of quality diagnostic products and services for personalized healthcare.

Job summary:

We are hiring a Research and Development Senior Director to lead the strategic vision and execution of research and development initiatives within the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the R&D process, including project management, team leadership, resource allocation, and innovation strategy. Your role is pivotal in driving technological advancements, product development, and market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

· Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the R&D roadmap aligned with the company's objectives and market trends. Identify opportunities for innovation and technological advancement to maintain a competitive edge.

· Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of researchers, scientists, engineers, and technicians. Foster a collaborative and innovative culture conducive to creativity and high-performance.

· Project Management: Oversee multiple R&D projects from inception to completion. Define project goals, timelines, and milestones. Ensure projects are executed within budget and meet quality standards.

· Resource Allocation: Manage budgetary allocations for R&D activities. Optimize resource utilization and prioritize projects based on strategic importance and potential impact.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as product management, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure alignment between R&D efforts and business objectives. Foster strong interdisciplinary relationships to facilitate seamless integration of new technologies and products.

· Technology Assessment: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscapes. Evaluate new technologies for their applicability and potential to drive innovation within the organization.

· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all R&D activities comply with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Work closely with regulatory affairs teams to navigate regulatory requirements and obtain necessary approvals.

· Intellectual Property Management: Oversee the development and protection of intellectual property assets generated through R&D activities. Manage patent portfolios and intellectual property strategies to safeguard the organization's innovations.

· Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of R&D initiatives. Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on project progress, budgetary status, and strategic achievements.

· Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the R&D organization. Identify areas for optimization, process refinement, and efficiency enhancement.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a relevant scientific discipline.

· Proven track record of leadership in research and development, preferably in a managerial capacity.

· Extensive experience in project management, resource allocation, and budgetary oversight within the oncology diagnostics field.

· Strong understanding of R&D processes, methodologies, and best practices.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

· Strategic thinker with a forward-looking vision and the ability to anticipate market trends and technological advancements.

· Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and bring products from concept to commercialization.

· Knowledge of regulatory requirements and intellectual property management.

· Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and achieving business objectives.

Further information can be found in the job description and person specification. If your are interested and you would like an informal discussion please contact Chlinder Jandu on cjandu@nhs.net tel 07342059957 who can arrange a chat with Sheila Roberts, System Operational Delivery Consultant

Job Title

Associate Director, Primary Research

Job Description

The Associate Director of Primary Research for Dotdash Meredith is a seasoned position on our team expected to shape research strategy, ideate new approaches and cultivate partnerships with outside research companies to elevate our quality of  work. You will be looked to as an experienced leader who develops talent while managing strategic conversations with executives throughout the company.

Dotdash Meredith reaches over two-thirds of the internet population. At the heart of our work as the “primary research team” for DDM is a deep commitment to bringing rich, detailed explanations of consumer behavior, attitudes, and values across a range of business categories including health, food and cooking, home design and décor, entertainment and celebrity, beauty and style, finance and travel. Our proprietary intelligence through a healthy balance of qualitative and quantitative methodologies empowers our business leaders to make targeted, informed decisions based on extensive market knowledge.

Our team also oversees a substantial infrastructure of internal research panel communities that currently host 130K+ DDM consumers across 7 research panel sites for in-house, agile research that’s used in conjunction with our workload of outsourced research projects. The new Associate Director of Primary Research will have heavy involvement in guiding and executing our research panel strategy, such as ideating how to recruit young, multi-platform panelists, engagement tactics to keep current panelists and fun, innovative and meaningful ways to use the panels to impact DDM’s business.

The primary research team collaborates closely across all facets of DDM’s business including advertising sales, brand licensing, digital product design, magazine design, commerce and content creation to shape brand strategy and bring a consumer-driven POV to short-term, day-to-day decision-making. We work in close collaboration with many others within the larger Data Strategy & Insights division, such as syndicated and digital 1st party analytics teams, to deliver multi-dimensional storytelling that embodies DDM’s strong commitment to being data-driven and connected to our consumer.

As an Associate Director helping to lead this team, it will be your responsibility to build deep partnerships with Dotdash Meredith business leaders. Through these close connections, you will proactively identify research opportunities for business impact based on real conversations across the company. You will evolve as a trusted liaison for guiding executives through crucial decisions using research intelligence, while developing and mentoring junior research staff on more sophisticated methodologies and complex research requests.

Your presence as a leader of the primary team will embody an environment of trust, curiosity, and openness to new ideas. Exploration and innovation is strongly expected to inspire less-experienced staff, push thinking and set the tone of an ever-changing mentality toward research practices. Lastly, you will convey passion and value for powerful storytelling to ensure hard work isn’t lost through a stale, predictable or unclear deliverable to a busy business executive.

About You:

• Seasoned quantitative and qualitative research professional with proven track record of executing diverse range of methodologies, ideally across a wide range of business disciplines, including sales & marketing, content development, new product development, target audience development, pricing strategy, predictive market trends, thought leadership, etc.

• Strong portfolio of translating primary research into powerful narratives that provide a clear course of action for internal stakeholders as well as external audiences such as advertisers or clients. A passion for storytelling with research.

• Must possess extensive experience with many of these primary research methodologies—surveys, focus groups & IDIs (in person or virtual), online bulletin boards & communities, UX testing, new product development research strategy, etc.

• The ideal candidate has deep experience with in-house research panels, e.g., how to coordinate site builds with panel suppliers, new member recruitment tactics and best engagement practices.

• You consider yourself an expert at applying advanced analytics and statistical analysis to quantitative data to pull out optimal intelligence.

• Experience with data tabs is required. Proficiency with SPSS and advanced analytics (factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc.) not required by a plus.

• Strong skills set in developing visually impactful research presentations and presenting to large audiences. You have an appreciation for research reporting that emphasizes storytelling and feels less technical and not ‘research-y’.

• You are comfortable nurturing deep business relationships with business executives to evolve as a trusted confident in decision making. Strong interpersonal and group communication skills.

• You have a genuine enjoyment in the role of mentor, leader, and trusted advisor for junior research staff. You know how to balance your management style to give guidance and support while still allowing direct reports to take ownership of their work and develop independence and confidence.

• You embrace an atmosphere of free-thinking and exploration. You have a passion for innovation and evolving research approaches. You are comfortable trying something new, even if it feels somewhat risky.

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

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Deputy Director, Research Missions and Impact Job No.: 663496 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $179,289 pa Level 10A (plus 17% employer superannuation) Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University Join our inclusive, collaborative community Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age. At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to…

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Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the “Quick Apply” page by simply clicking “Next” at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the “Experience” page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled “Resume/CV.” This is the appropriate box to upload all documents.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.   
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

Job Title:  Director, Research

Division:  Academic Affairs

Evaluation Group:  Staff

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports To:  Associate Provost, Academic Affairs

Positions Supervised:  Manager, Academic and Research Operations; Specialist, Grants and Contracts, IRB Chairperson

The director, research works collaboratively to set the vision for research at Lindenwood University. The director is responsible for leading Lindenwood’s Office of Research and Creative Activity and will build on institutional strengths to increase extramural funding for grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements and advance the University’s research profile.  The director, research will help implement systems and mechanisms, including developing funding sources and other resources as well as supporting faculty in their research endeavors to solve problems of high impact and interest. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Establishes a clear vision for research at Lindenwood University and oversees institutional goal-setting, planning, and executing for grants and sponsored projects activity.
• Ensures operational infrastructure, provides regulatory assistance and administrative services in support of faculty and other members of the campus research community
• Facilitates the attraction of extramural research funding, creates research relationships, develops and implements strategies to increase successfully pursue funding opportunities
• Provides support and development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students who engage in research, grant writing, and other creative activity.
• Provides leadership, regulatory expertise, professional guidance and administrative support to the campus in order to promote the ethical conduct of research and to facilitate compliance with regulations and policies,
• Oversees the institution’s PRIDE Fund, a seed-funding initiative for Lindenwood faculty.
• Prepares reports as required in compliance with federal regulations and University policies
• Stays current in research/compliance arena via self-directed reading; professional relationships with colleagues; and completion of professional development courses  
• Implements quality improvement initiatives and maintains a standard of ethical excellence in campus research
• Oversees the University’s research ethics and compliance program, including research involving human and animal subjects; biosafety; radiation safety; export controls compliance; management of conflicts of interest for research; and grants and sponsored projects
• Develops, reviews and updates policies, education programs and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and university laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Serves as the administrator of the Grants and Sponsored Projects program as it relates to research and compliance
• Works across campus to provide service to those who engaged in scholarly research, institutional research for quality enhancement, student research, and other creative activity.
• Serves as a liaison with governmental organizations that are responsible for implementing compliance regulations

Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration

• Provides oversight and guidance for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Health and Safety Committee
• Informs campus research community of regulatory developments and changes in governmental research policies.
• Works as a conduit to the broader community for sponsored partnerships, community-based research, and activities to assess the social impact of research and sponsored projects.

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Master’s degree in a research-emphasized field 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in non-profit grants management with specific experience management federal awards
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or willingness to obtain this certification
• Membership in related professional organizations, such as Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, notably Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Broad understanding of important research ethics and compliance issues and regulatory challenges faced by universities
• Understanding of the clinical trials process along with the ability to understand issues related to biomedical and clinical research settings
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent report preparation skills and competency in computer programs related to report generation
• Leadership style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, and flexibility
• Demonstrated capacity for teaching a broad audience regarding research compliance
• A broad understanding of higher education resource management and developing/supporting a research enterprise
• Experience drafting, presenting, and implementing internal policies and facilitating the implementation of external regulations
• Experience in developing and conducting compliance and integrity education and training programs
• Demonstrated management skills, including an ability to teach and mentor
• Demonstrated ability to achieve client satisfaction and respond effectively to confidential inquiries or complaints
• In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local legislation applicable to compliance, grants, and contracts
• Competency in computer programs related to electronic research administration and  classroom-based and distance training
• Experience in electronic processing of applications for review by compliance committees
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.  Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Non-Standard Flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees.  Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.

This is a unique opportunity to drive Research and Development of Resolv Healthcare’s Hospital Business Unit by expanding and growing the product and service offerings. This is a technical position and requires an exceptional blend of management and software development skills, product vision, knowledge of Microsoft technologies and expertise in the agile scrum process. The Director of Research & Development is accountable for a continuous flow of product research and development leading to the improvement of existing products bringing more features to the web by implementing a consistent and standard technical platform. The ideal candidate will be accountable for inspiring and partnering with a diverse team of developers and managers located in multiple offices including the Business Unit’s Edmond Headquarters, a remote workforce in the US and other countries, as necessary.

The Director of R&D is a highly motivated self-starter and team player; with a focus on team success, operational efficiency, and execution. The candidate will manage an asynchronous team of people. The candidate will be required to periodically work on site at the company headquarters with minimal travel for Harris Healthcare leadership and training events.

This position will have direct reporting responsibilities to the Vice President of R&D for Resolv Hospital’s PacMed Business Unit with dot line supervision by Resolv Hospital’s EVP for reporting, data visualization and advanced technology solution projects.

What your impact will be:

• Translate product requirements into actionable development plans.
• Ensure that development projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Strategic planning, direction, and control of product development activities; as well as technical input into the overall business unit strategy.
• Communicate strategy developments, providing ongoing executive updates, prioritizing initiatives, and escalating roadblocks to executive leadership.
• Communicate development progress and issues to senior management and across the organization.
• Manage both onsite and offshore development teams.
• Proactively foster and build channels of communication across Resolv Hospital’s functional departments to ensure partnership and achievement of organizational purposes.
• Provide technical direction and guidance for all product development and needs throughout the organization.
• Continually evaluate the organizational structure and current technology as a means to enhance productivity and implement propriate changes.
• Communicate industry trends and emerging new technologies that can provide the organization with a results-oriented advantage.
• Perform a full range of leadership responsibilities which may include but not be limited to interviewing, hiring, coaching, and developing employees, assigning and directing work, driving performance management, and supporting the financial budgeting and vendor invoicing process.
• Display consistent desire to learn and seek professional growth opportunities.
• Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.

What we are looking for:

• A Technical Visionary
• Provide an overall vision for product and technical roadmap
• Drive best practices for all R&D processes including product delivery, rollout, feedback, and internal/external communication
• Drive initiatives and solutions for the product and technical teams.
• A Business Visionary
• Be financially savvy
• Innovate and evolve the development of the organization's technology and user experience
• Integrate customers into the overall strategy
• A People Visionary
• Build effective teams
• Work with existing teams and organizational structure
• Support the Resolv Hospital VP of R&D, through effective communication, and support the development of effective teams/team members
• Bring departments together

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of management experience
• P&L experience
• Portfolio Management of multiple products and tech stacks
• Experience with Cloud-Based and mobile applications.
• Excellent communicator
• Working knowledge of:
• Development and/or quality assurance best practices
• Office 365
• SQL
• SAFe agile methodology a plus
• Azure
• DevOps
• Power BI
• VisualCron
• Python
• Industry knowledge a plus
• What will make you stand out:
• Agile Pro
• Experience in healthcare products
• SaaS Deployments and Infrastructure
• Innovative examples of driving value in products
• What we offer:
• Culture for Growth
• Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits
• Every Voice Matters
• Global Reach
• Careers with Purpose
• World Class Career Development Programs
• Focus On Sustainability

About us:

Resolv Healthcare is dedicated to using innovative technology to bridge gaps in communication, workflows, connectivity, safety, and efficiency within healthcare organizations. We consistently aim to help healthcare teams optimize their time so they can focus on what is most important – patient care.

The Research Director is an integral partner for our clients, offering decision intelligence solutions that blend primary research experience, data science, strategy, and experience

to build valuable connections and by acknowledging and responding to changing business requirements. His/ her responsibilities shall include:

• Inspire new thinking, solutions adoption and cultivate client relationships.
• Addressing client business issues and work with team to create values on projects.
• Lead client discussions to ensure successful execution of research activities.
• Oversees conceptualization and development of high-quality research proposals and pursue leads with the team.
• Work with team members to actively identify and solve project management related issues before they arise.
• Guide team members and ensure the quality of all research outputs.

Job Requirements:

• 8-10+ years of integrated research/analytics experience in or adjacent to the market research sector
• Fluency in survey-based research and experience in employing different methodologies.
• Strong client relationship building and networking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, planning and project management skills at both a peer and management levels.