Director, Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Research Date Posted:

11 October 2026

Closing Date:

November 10, 2026

Recruiter:

Memorial Hermann Health System Location:

Katy, Texas Salary:

USD155,000

to

USD195,000

Job Type & Industry:

Scientific & Research Contract Type:

Permanent Job Reference:

3016626702-2 Apply for this job now Job Description Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a Director, Rehab Research for the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Division to lead clinical research strategy, operations, and innovation in rehabilitation care. This role oversees study design, IRB submissions, data integrity, and regulatory compliance while managing multidisciplinary research teams. The Director builds partnerships with clinicians, academic institutions, and sponsors, drives grant development and publications, mentors staff, and translates findings into evidence-based practices that improve outcomes and advance SCI rehabilitation across the system. Responsibilities Lead strategic direction and portfolio for SCI rehab research programs Oversee study design, protocol development, and IRB/regulatory submissions Ensure data quality, ethics, and compliance with federal and institutional policies Manage multidisciplinary research staff and foster a collaborative culture Develop and manage research budgets, grants, and external funding opportunities Build partnerships with clinicians, universities, and industry sponsors Translate research findings into clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives Drive dissemination of outcomes via publications, presentations, and conferences Establish metrics to evaluate program impact and patient outcomes Mentor clinicians and trainees in research methods and scholarly activity Required Skills Clinical research design and methodology SCI rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation expertise Statistical analysis and data interpretation Grant writing and research funding strategy Regulatory compliance, IRB, and GCP knowledge Research operations and project management Budgeting and research program administration Scientific writing and presentation Stakeholder and partnership development Team leadership and staff mentorship