Director – Research Programs

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Director of Research Programs at Rice University leading inter-institutional strategic initiatives focused on biomedical research and collaboration.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $106,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the development and implementation of major program(s)
Collaborates with faculty and / or staff leadership to design programs and establish long range strategic and operational plans
Oversee the operations, administration and evaluation of program
Identifies and implements program changes to ensure alignment with mission and program effectiveness
Develops and implements strategies related to outreach, events, communications, development, partnerships and fundraising / funding
May be responsible for grant preparation and submission or research administration
May teach a course, seminar or workshop
May supervise small staff (up to three full-time staff)
Performs all other duties that assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
Four or more (4+) years facilitating biomedical research collaborations and managing biomedical research programs in academia or industry
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
Ability to develop complex and / or multiple program partnerships and potential funding sources
Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Excellent data analysis skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
Excellent client service orientation
Ability to lead and motivate others
Strategic skills to craft and implement project plans
Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rice University HR
Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementfinancial planningdata analysisgrant preparationprogram evaluationprogram developmentstrategic planningoutreach strategiesfundraisingbiomedical research management

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillstime managementproblem solvingclient service orientationleadershipteam collaborationstrategic thinkingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree