Job description
Research is a pivotal part of the overall success of Henry Ford Health. The Director, Research Administration oversees the core functions of the research administration office and supports the VPs of Research (Basic & Clinical Research) in the implementation and execution of all policies, programs and infrastructure that support compliant and resource-appropriate research. This position will coordinate with key departmental staff, Fund Accounting, Finance, HR, Compliance, and Legal to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and overall integrity of the Basic and Clinical research enterprise.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares and manages the Research Administration cost center budget, including all roll-up core facilities
- Provide administrative support and mentoring to research core facilities to ensure effective business plan and charge-back structure are in place
- Prepare quarterly reports to monitor research core spending and identify variances
- Oversee grant and industry-sponsored research budgets and contracts with a focus on the appropriate utilization of resources to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and spending within budgetary constraints
- Partner with Fund Accounting and Corporate Finance to approve budget adjustments on all grant and contract accounts; develop the NIH indirect cost proposal and Patient Care Discounting proposal; and ensure all awarded grants and contracts are established properly
- Functions as primary signature authority for all capital purchases, personnel, and travel requisitions that are submitted using grant funds
- Provide support to research leadership team (Basic and Clinical Research) in the development and implementation of:
- financial and operational planning of the HFH research enterprise, including budgets and pro forma business plan analysis
- allocation of endowment funding according to Institutional guidelines
- internal mentored grant program, proposal development funds, and the physician scientist track program
- research capital funds and projects
- research senior bioscientific staff annual productivity process that determines increases and promotions
- annual research report
- monthly grant/contract/research reports for research readership, BOG, BOT and completes the quarterly target info for research
- centralized research clinical trail operations
- Partners with MSU to ensures all Federal grants submitted by the Institution meet agency guidelines
- Ensures all government documentation requirements meet appropriate guidelines, ensuring the System is compliant for the receipt of Federal grant awards
- Ensures submission of all applicable research regulatory reports and documentation allow the System to remain compliant in time and effort reporting, and the ethical conduct of research
- Ensures clinical trial agreements and associated contracts are reviewed and executed to meet appropriate System guidelines
- Collaborate with Michigan State University health colleges and the central sponsored program office to create alignments of administrative processes in support of the HFH + MSU Health Science affiliation agreement.
- Provides direct supervision to Research Administration staff leads (Manager of Compliance; Manager of PreAward) and oversees daily departmental operations
- Supports effective performance management of all Research Administration staff to foster effective support and collaboration among the HFH research community
- Leads in the development of research-related job descriptions, classifications, and pay grades in collaboration with HR and Compensation
- Provides administrative guidance and assistance to all investigators and departments on research endeavors
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- BA/BS in business, health administration or other fields relevant to having acquired a knowledge base in the structure and function of a research enterprise required. (For example, an individual with a science background who transitioned into research administration would have acceptable experience)
- MBA or equivalent is preferred
- Strong finance or grant management background required
- Some relevant experience in research compliance
- At least 8-10 years of experience in a "central" research office of a university or hospital or with a core or division related to the “central” research office
- Strong people management skills
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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