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Director of Rehabilitation and Research HV Talent Group - 1.0 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $143,000 - $180,000 a year 10 hours ago Qualifications Clinical research methods Strategic goal setting Teamwork Managing healthcare project budgets Scientific publications Scientific research papers Research project design Administrative experience Team development Managing clinical research teams Mentoring Securing grant project budgets Organizational development strategy Budget management in healthcare Project resource management Research budget management Research and development project management Clinical data analysis Translational research Project leadership Project stakeholder communication Senior leadership Stakeholder management

Full Job Description Title:

Director of Rehabilitation Research Location:

Remote within approved states

Job Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire Salary:

: $143,000.00 - $180,000.00

Work Setting:

Remote (only to these

States:

Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee & Texas)

Travel:

Up to 20% About HV Talent Group At HV Talent Group, we help talented professionals like you connect with top employers nationwide. As a trusted recruiting partner to industry-leading companies, we focus on direct-hire placements that align with your career goals, values, and long-term growth. We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Rehabilitation Research to provide strategic and scientific leadership for clinical rehabilitation research programs within a leading rehabilitation healthcare organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior rehabilitation research professional who has a strong national reputation, a proven record of securing federal research funding, and extensive experience leading investigators, research programs, and collaborative scientific initiatives. Remote work options are available in the following states only: Georgia Louisiana Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Position Overview The Director of Rehabilitation Research will provide strategic and scientific leadership for the rehabilitation research enterprise, with a particular focus on the Spinal Cord Injury Division. This individual will oversee a portfolio of clinical and translational research programs while maintaining an active research program of their own. The Director will establish and implement the strategic vision for clinical research, with a focus on achieving national prominence, improving patient outcomes, strengthening investigator development, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the long-term viability of research programs. Working closely with physicians, clinicians, investigators, research staff, executive leadership, academic institutions, and national research organizations, the Director will build collaborative research relationships, develop major research initiatives, secure external funding, and enhance the organization's national reputation through high-impact research, publications, and scientific partnerships. Key Responsibilities Lead the rehabilitation research enterprise and provide strategic and scientific direction for clinical research programs. Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans for rehabilitation research. Oversee the research portfolio for the Spinal Cord Injury Division while maintaining an active independent research program. Lead, mentor, and develop investigators, research staff, and clinical research teams. Develop major research initiatives and identify opportunities to expand rehabilitation research programs. Lead federal grant development and establish funding strategies to secure external research support. Identify and cultivate relationships with federal agencies, private organizations, academic institutions, and other research funding sources. Maintain and expand existing research collaborations while developing new strategic partnerships. Support research activities conducted by investigators, physicians, and clinical staff. Collaborate with clinicians, physicians, affiliated faculty, academic partners, and national research organizations. Advise the TIRR CEO and senior leadership on matters related to rehabilitation research and scientific strategy. Lead research councils, committees, and other organizational research initiatives. Qualifications Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Minimum of 7 years of previous administrative experience as a program director, department head, and/or principal investigator. Strong or outstanding national reputation in medical rehabilitation research. Proven track record of obtaining federal funding for research. Substantial record of peer-reviewed scientific publications. Strong knowledge of funding sources relevant to rehabilitation research. Extensive experience with clinical and translational research. Strong knowledge of research design, data analysis, and scientific methodology. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships. Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills. Experience leading and mentoring investigators and research staff. Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience managing scientific research programs and portfolios. Strong budget, resource, and project management capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with physicians, clinicians, researchers, executives, academic partners, and external organizations.

Pay:

$143,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Application Question(s):

• Please describe your highest level of academic and research credentials, including your MD or PhD and area of specialization. Tell us about your experience securing federal research funding. What federal agencies have you worked with, and what role have you played in grant development and submission? Please describe your administrative leadership experience in research, including your roles as a Program Director, Department Head, Principal Investigator, or similar leadership positions. Tell us about your rehabilitation research background, particularly any experience involving spinal cord injury, clinical research, or translational research. Please describe your experience managing a scientific research portfolio. What types of research programs, studies, teams, budgets, or initiatives have you overseen? How would you describe your publication record and national reputation within rehabilitation or medical research? Please highlight notable peer-reviewed publications, presentations, collaborations, or research achievements. This position requires significant collaboration with physicians, clinicians, investigators, academic institutions, funding agencies, and executive leadership. Please describe an example of how you built or led a successful multidisciplinary research collaboration.

Work Location:

Remote