Job Description

The Boston University School of Public Health (BU SPH) is seeking a highly-motivated, results-driven, Senior Director of Research Operations to support the Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center (BEDAC). This position will report to the Executive Director, serve on the BEDAC leadership team, and oversee, mentor, and support a team of direct and dotted line reports in our research computing environment. This position will require staying abreast of best practices and industry trends, and will require oversight of operations to ensure compliance with our quality management framework. Candidates for this position must demonstrate strong leadership, oral and written communication, and mentoring skills, and have a proven track record in the management of project, data, reporting and analysis lifecycles for an array of study designs and data types.

Required Skills

Significant experience (15+ years) in an academic research environment designing and managing research projects, including planning, execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting
Demonstrated experience managing and developing a team, including setting goals, providing mentorship, and conducting performance evaluations
Ability to assess organizational needs, develop strategies, and implement plans to enhance research capabilities and outcomes
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with advancements in research methodologies, technologies, and industry trends
Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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