Regional Director Division of Research
Primary Location Pleasanton, California
Worker Location Flexible
Job Number 1288820 Date posted 06/19/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:
The regional director for the Division of Research leads one of the largest research centers in the country, including an expansive research portfolio, over $130 Million + of federal, state, industry, and institutionally funded research in epidemiology, delivery science, clinical trials, social and health-related disparities, patient-centered outcomes, and other topics; and oversight of a large multidisciplinary team including over 800 research professionals and investigators, as well as informational technology, operational, and administrative team members.
The Division manages a research clinic for clinical examination and biospecimen collection to support cohort studies; case-control studies; clinical trials; and hundreds of thousand data points for a collaborative genomics research program.
The regional director, in partnership with The Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Health / Health Plan leadership, leads a research portfolio within a learning health care system focused on solving critical care delivery issues and improving health care outcomes for the 4.6 million + members of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, and for the public at local, national, and international levels.
The regional director provides the Division of Researchs overall scientific and administrative leadership and vision and works with other executives who help plan, support, and execute this vision.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Sustains, nurtures, and expands an internationally recognized center of excellence in discovery & health research based in Kaiser Permanente Northern California.
- Provides strategic vision and leadership, operational and administrative oversight of the research activities conducted by NCAL DOR, including grant/contract submission; research activities and report writing and publications; annual department budget; and assures the scientific integrity of research.
- Mentors the investigator community and attracts and retains top caliber scientists.
- Sets the strategic research direction of the Division of Research, strengthening relationships with key funding partners, including federal agencies.
- Collaborates across the region with the Medical Group and Kaiser Permanente leadership to develop, communicate, and disseminate research results within and outside the organization and with the TPMG Chief Research Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Associate Executive Directors, and other system-level leadership for enterprise-level research initiatives within a Learning Health System setting.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum seven (7) years of research experience involving human subjects in areas such as health services research, translational research, program evaluation, epidemiology, preventive services, health policy, clinical trials, and/or other related research areas.
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience in management and leadership positions(s) with or without direct reports, including experience in administration, budget oversight, human resources management, liaison activities, and strategic leadership.
Education
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD) in a related field (human behavior, medicine, health services, pharmacy, behavioral science, health policy, or related field).
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- A substantial record of funded scientific research, publications, and national stature in the research community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of, or experience within, managed care and health care settings.
- Broad knowledge of grants and contracts administration and the research regulatory environment.
- Knowledgeable of federal law and regulations governing research involving human subjects.
- Substantial experience and success leading multidisciplinary groups of scientists.
- Advanced training in research methods, statistics, and a health-related field.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of a complex, multi-regional research organization.
- Must be able to work on a Labor/Market Partnership environment.
- Demonstrated experience to communicate with scientific, non-scientific, and business professionals via a variety of media formats.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Primary Location: California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building B
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Director/Senior Director
Department: Oakland Reg - 1950 Franklin - Rgnl Mg Admn-Div Of Research - 0206
Pay Range: $269200 - $348260 / year
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home.
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
