Administrative Director, Division of Therapeutic Development, Intervention, and Evaluation

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Job Summary

:As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham (MGB) is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community by leading innovation across our system. Founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), MGB supports a complete continuum of care, including two academic medical centers, community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care, and other health-related entities.
The Department of Medicine (DOM) is the largest academic department at both BWH and MGH – and will likely be the largest in the country when fully integrated – and supports a balanced portfolio of clinical services, biomedical research, and education. The DOM is a Harvard Medical School (HMS)-affiliated academic department with >1,900 faculty members, ~20 combined divisions plus research institutes, >500 trainees in accredited programs, nearly $695 million in annual total direct research expenditures, and annual operating revenue of >$1.15 billion dollars across both the hospital and physician organizations.

MGB DOM is seeking a visionary and distinguished leader to serve as the Administrative Director (AD) of the Division of Therapeutic Development, Intervention, and Evaluation. The Division will include multiple Sections, including, but not limited to, the Section of Engineering in Medicine (“EIM”) and the Section of Pharmacoepidemiology. EIM serves as a premier hub for biotechnology and nanotechnology, focusing on the development of translatable therapeutic platforms and diagnostic tools that solve complex clinical challenges through engineering principles. This technical innovation will be bolstered by internationally renowned experts in clinical trials design and execution, and real-world effectiveness of therapeutics will be evaluated by experts in the Section of Pharmacoepidemiology. Moreover, the Division is envisioned as the Department’s home for large-scale clinical trials to identify the root causes of chronic disease and to implement evidence-based strategies to preserve health across the lifespan.

The Division is expected to have approximately 70 faculty members and >350 employed staff and trainees (including research fellows and post-doctoral NIH trainees).

The DA reports jointly to the DOM AMC Executive Director (ED) of Research and to the Division Chief. The AD is accountable for the overall administrative and strategic leadership, operating results, and cost center financial performance of the Division, and may serve as an institutional leader across both hospitals. The AD partners closely with leaders within the DOM and its central team, as well as leaders across BWH, MGH, and MGB.

The AD will have accountability for managing the resources of the Division to meet the AMC-wide expectations of performance, MGB integration, and optimization. Due to the senior level of this position, the DA may also communicate with, prepare materials for, receive direction from, and provide counsel to the Chair, Executive Vice Chair, or Vice President (VP) of the Department of Medicine, the Senior Vice President for AMC Medical Departmental Operations (SVP), and other executive leaders. The scope of this management role spans the AMC entities.

The DA will serve as one of the principal architects of a unified Division across the AMCs. In doing so, the DA will work with departmental leadership and the SVP to develop and execute upon a multi-year plan to horizontally integrate most activities and structures that are presently distinct across the two DOM divisions. This will require not only strategic acumen and interpersonal sensitivity during a time of significant change, but also an integrated administrative leadership team that can simultaneously support ongoing integration efforts and the day-to-day operations of the Division with broadly distributed people, ensuring the continued successful functioning of the research activities.

 

Required Experience

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare administration, academic medicine, hospital operations, or a related healthcare environment. (Required)
• 2-3 years of supervisory or personnel management experience, including leading teams and overseeing staff performance. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, team development, and staff management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in complex or high-impact situations.
• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in financial management systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and supervise work effectively while ensuring successful achievement of objectives.
• Capacity to work independently and exercise sound judgment in complex and sensitive situations.
• Working knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, financial management principles, and quality improvement standards.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Partner with the Division Chief and Executive Leadership to establish and execute the Division’s vision, strategic priorities, and operational goals.
• Lead the integration of BWH and MGH divisional operations across clinical, research, education, and administrative functions.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, financial stewardship, and a culture of safety.
• Foster strong relationships and communication across the Division, Department, hospitals, and MGB system.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend innovations that support divisional objectives.

Research Administration

• Oversee all research administration activities, including grant development, submission, budgeting, compliance, and post-award management.
• Serve as a resource to faculty for research funding opportunities and proposal development.
• Ensure compliance with NIH, IRB, IACUC, institutional, and government regulations.
• Manage relationships with research administration, vendors, and hospital departments.
• Maintain oversight of research funding, faculty support documentation, research space utilization, and financial performance.

Education Administration

• Oversee divisional fellowship and educational programs in partnership with departmental and institutional leadership.
• Support recruitment, appointment, compensation, and compliance requirements for trainees and fellows.
• Promote continuing education and professional development for faculty and staff.

Financial Management

• Direct divisional budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and long-term financial planning.
• Monitor financial performance, ensure fiscal solvency, and implement cost-containment initiatives.
• Oversee faculty compensation planning in collaboration with divisional, departmental, and system leadership.
• Develop business cases, financial projections, and recruitment and retention package analyses.
• Ensure financial integrity, appropriate controls, and compliance with institutional policies.

Human Resources Management

• Provide overall leadership and supervision of divisional administrative staff.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation administration, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
• Support employee engagement, professional development, succession planning, and organizational change initiatives.
• Promote equity, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture.

Faculty and Trainee Support

• Manage faculty and trainee appointments, compensation, promotions, and related administrative processes.
• Oversee credentialing, academic appointments, conflict-of-interest reporting, and compliance activities.
• Provide administrative support for faculty recruitment and retention efforts.

Organizational Administration

• Oversee divisional operations, communications, facilities, space planning, and special projects.