The Geneva Foundation

Director, Programs

The Geneva Foundation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tacoma • Maryland • Washington • United States

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Lead

About the role

  • Ensure Geneva’s research and development enterprise operates at the highest level of performance, accountability, and impact
  • Translate Geneva’s vision into measurable outcomes, driving execution of strategic priorities and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Strengthen organizational capabilities to deliver consistent value to sponsors, partners, and employees
  • Oversee the design, growth, and management of Geneva’s research portfolios, ensuring research activities are executed with rigor, operational excellence, sustainability, and growth
  • Align people, systems, and partnerships to position Geneva as a leader in military medical research
  • Lead annual goal setting, performance monitoring, and reporting for DoP
  • Actively serve on the Department Leadership Team to ensure Geneva’s vision is translated into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes
  • Ensure compliance with federal, non-federal, and Geneva regulations, including human subjects’ protection, animal welfare, intellectual property, conflict of interest, and cost-accounting standards
  • Advance modernization of enterprise systems, data, and QA/QC processes to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and decision-making
  • Conduct risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to reduce organizational vulnerabilities
  • Oversee departmental budget development, monitoring, and variance management to ensure responsible growth and resource optimization
  • Manage long-term planning for research operations, aligning people, infrastructure, and technology with growth projections
  • Direct business development strategy through the Associate Director of BD, ensuring sustainable growth of Geneva’s R&D portfolios
  • Cultivate and steward sponsor relationships and external collaborations to increase Geneva’s visibility and competitiveness

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred
  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in research administration, research operations, or related non-profit, academic, or government environments
  • Experience leading R&D business development in a DoD, industry, or higher education environment
  • Proven track record building pre-award capacity that actively drives proposals including capture planning, non-technical volume ownership, lay reviews, and submission readiness
  • Expertise in federal and non-federal sponsor regulations, contracts, and grants management
  • Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing teams with clear accountability and measurable results
  • Demonstrated financial acumen in profitability management of federally funded research and industry-sponsored clinical trials
  • Proven record of shaping and executing growth strategies that expand research funding, strengthen R&D pipelines, and build institutional partnerships
  • Strong operational acumen, with experience in compliance oversight, risk management, and QA/QC system implementation
  • Skilled in developing and applying innovative approaches, techniques, and systems modernization to improve efficiency, strengthen organizational learning, and deliver responsive services to customers
  • Exceptional communication, relationship management, and external engagement skills across a variety of stakeholder groups
  • Commitment to Geneva’s values of Integrity, Superior Customer Service, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, and Respect for All.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision healthcare
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings account, with employer contribution
  • Short-and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life & ADD insurance
  • 403b retirement plan with generous employer match
  • flexible leave options
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAMHAMPH