Job Description:

Purpose

• The Research Medical Director will provide leadership and direction for research within the Research Program. This position will lead the Research Program team in evaluation, operation and execution of clinical research.
• This role will provide direction, strategic vision and oversight of the building, development and expansion of research within Research Program Services.
• Included is the responsibility to pursue the strategic plan that ensures financial sustainability of the program, including growth. This position unifies diverse Program research including Specialty clinical trials, Specialty care delivery research, outcomes research, precision health, quality improvement projects.
• This position will work closely with the Research Specialty Clinical Program, Office of Research, Research Program Clinical trials department, and Research Specialty caregivers throughout the entire system to build on common interests and projects, ensure coordination, improve efficiencies, and be involved in strategic allocation of resources.

This position facilitates the relationship between these entities.

• The position will also help guide and direct research endeavors as they affect future geographic and programmatic expansion of Intermountain Health.

Job Essentials 1. Provide strategic leadership for the Specialty Research Program. Define Intermountain's Specialty Research Strategic Plan. a. Integrate global knowledge such as scientific rationale and industry trends, national knowledge such as regulatory requirements and commercial goals, and Intermountain-specific knowledge such as product development plans and faculty development opportunities to create a strategic plan focusing on growth, financial sustainability, and caregiver engagement. b. Aid in goal setting for individual Study-Groups and PIs Partner with Operations and Marketing leaders to advance Intermountain's reputation related to the research program. c. Grow reputation in major studies with operations leads and clinical service line leads. d. Partner with Operations to plan Specialty Research program growth. provide medical oversight and direction; provide focus on study design and execution; incorporate medical data reviews for data integrity. 2. Lead the Operational Stewardship of Specialty Research Program. a. Lead operations in partnership with Research Operations Manager Dyad. b. Develop approaches and protocols to demonstrate efficacy. c. Engage external experts to accumulate, review, analyze and communicate scientific and medical knowledge necessary to support clinical development. d. Ensure studies and initiatives are consistent with overall program goals and the Research Leadership Team. 3. Lead the Administrative Stewardship of Specialty Research Program. a. Serve as a member of a minimum of 1 research committee. Committees include but are not limited to the Research Equity Committee, Academic Retention and Promotion Committee. b. Attend Research Leadership team meetings. c. Supervise monthly Department Research meetings. 4. Lead recruitment for Specialty Research Program in alignment with defined growth plans. a. Lead recruitment efforts for the research program including organizing/attending on-site recruitment events, conference networking, and other recruiting events approved by Intermountain's Research Operations Director. b. Partner with Intermountain Recruiting Team when applicable. 5. Mentor Investigators.

Minimum Requirements MD or DO Location:

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital Work City:

St George Work State:

Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice.