Director of Research and Analytics - Department of Biomedical Informatics and GRC, Health Servi[...]

Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. Position Overview The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as our next Director of Research and Analytics. The Director will lead a large team with thirty staff, oversee a portfolio of fifteen state and federal research grants, and mentor twenty‑five principal investigators. The role requires executive‑level performance in managing, mentoring, and leading multiple research agendas while providing a high level of service to executive‑level health and human services state agency leadership. Duties and Responsibilities Research Excellence Initiate research that engages state government leaders to identify policy needs best fulfilled through university partnerships, fostering investigator‑initiated research aligned with GRC’s strategic goals. Guide and oversee research to ensure high quality, rigorous, and policy‑relevant initiatives that comply with federal and state regulations, ethical standards, and institutional policies. Execute strategies for research dissemination, including publications, reports, and presentations to policymakers and stakeholders. Demonstrate individual scholarly productivity by publishing in peer‑reviewed, high‑impact academic journals and expanding GRC’s network of scholarly collaborators. Engage with academic partners in the Department of Biomedical Informatics to encourage novel collaborative research partnerships between the GRC and the university. Leadership and Management Develop research leaders by mentoring GRC and DBMI principal investigators and early‑career faculty. Function as an executive in the organization: setting strategy, building infrastructure, securing finances, and fostering an excellent organizational culture. Increase organizational effectiveness through internally focused efforts such as enhancing research processes, integrating projects, improving research communications, or stewarding professional development. Build strong relationships with state health agencies, academic institutions, and other research partners to advance GRC’s reputation as a thought leader. Collaborate with the GRC Director and senior leadership to align research priorities with organizational goals and policy needs. Represent GRC in external forums, advisory groups, and research collaborations at the state and national levels. Collaborate with DBMI Chair to identify shared areas of research innovation between the GRC and DBMI. Teaching Direct one DBMI graduate‑level course per year on a topic determined in discussion with the DBMI Chair. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent) in public health, health services research, health administration, policy analysis, or a related field. Ten years of experience in research leadership within academic, government, or related nonprofit sector, characterized by designing and implementing large‑scale health services research projects. Experience collaborating with state Medicaid agencies, public health departments, or mental health agencies. Experience providing analytic support involving claims data, using advanced statistical and mathematical concepts to direct complex, high‑volume data set initiatives. Excellent record of leadership and management of research teams. Preferred Qualifications Fifteen years of experience in research leadership within academic, government, or related non‑profit sector. Proven ability to grow and manage multi‑million‑dollar research portfolios. Prior public service experience such as leadership roles in governmental agencies. Experience collaborating with state Medicaid agencies, public health departments, or mental health agencies. Strong record of organizational effectiveness, leadership, and development. Teaching experience in graduate level courses. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wexner Medical Center