🚀 Chief Research Officer

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Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn, and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job — it’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

• Provides medical leadership, strategic direction, and clinical oversight for Research services and programs at Parkland Health.
• Develops appropriate clinical standards and guidelines for Research initiatives.
• Ensures research adherence to exceptional clinical practice and regulatory requirements.
• Supports, facilitates, and participates in financial and administrative activities to achieve organizational goals.
• Serves as the medical expert and professional liaison to nursing and administrative leadership to ensure high-quality, timely, safe, appropriate, and compliant patient-centered research services in all care settings.

Education

Minimum specifications include a Doctoral degree, preferably Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.

Experience

• At least 5 years as a physician or clinical researcher in a private or public setting.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a medical director is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading Research programs and initiatives is required.
• Experience building relationships with physicians and advanced practice providers across various specialties.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

If holding a Medical Doctor or Osteopath degree: must be licensed to practice medicine in Texas or obtain licensure within 6 months of hire. Must meet licensing and registration requirements as per Parkland Health policies within 6 months of hire.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Leadership and talent management, managing physicians, clinicians, and professionals with independence in their roles.
• Experience at a major research organization or university, with substantial academic interaction.
• Strong organizational impact skills, developing strategic goals and operational plans with long-term effects.
• Broad knowledge of complex processes, projects, and regulatory policies, especially Human Research Protection Programs.
• Experience with national research organizations, external funding, and research publications.
• Effective communication and influence skills, engaging with senior leadership and external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and health systems research, focusing on health disparities and health equity initiatives.
• Develop research strategies, foster collaborations, and seek funding opportunities.
• Implement and monitor research goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Collaborate with external academic institutions and develop research mentorship programs.
• Participate in committees, quality improvement, and safety activities.
• Understand community health needs and develop research initiatives accordingly.
• Identify opportunities for funded research and contribute to operational planning.
• Mentor emerging talent and develop the research workforce.

Job Accountabilities

• Identify process improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Stay updated with industry trends, maintain certifications, and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination and maintains a tobacco-free campus.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, IT
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare