AVP, Research Operations

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The AVP, Research Operations supports the Chief Research Officer (CRO) in leading and advancing the pediatric research enterprise. This role manages research operations and infrastructure to ensure efficiency, quality, and alignment with system-wide priorities.

The AVP identifies and resolves operational bottlenecks, enhances research workflows, and advances enterprise-level initiatives that strengthen the organization's scientific and competitive position. Acting as a strategic partner, the AVP, Research Operations collaborates with research and clinical leaders to design operational growth plans, integrate financial and regulatory functions, and drive adoption of standardized research practices.

The role also provides clinical and scientific expertise to inform policy development, advocate for research priorities, and cultivate partnerships and resources that advance pediatric innovation.

MINIMALLY REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• 7 years progressive experience in clinical/translational research. Substantial experience in administration and operations.

Education

• Medical or Osteopathic Doctor board-certified in a pediatric discipline
  

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Medical or Osteopathic Doctor board-certified in a pediatric discipline in the state of Texas

About Us:

Cook Children's Health Care System

Cook Children's Health Care System offers a unique approach to caring for children because we are one of the country's leading integrated pediatric health care delivery organizations. Patients benefit from the integrated system because it allows Cook Children's to use all of its resources to treat a patient and allows for easy communication between the various companies by physicians with a focus on caring for children and adolescents.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.