Research Administrator, DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Research Institute

Overview

The Research Administrator for DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center at Houston Methodist Research Institute serves as the administrative leader for the day-to-day operations of research conducted within the Department of Heart and Vascular Center, and is responsible for its strategic management and coordination. The position reports to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Houston Methodist Research Institute and the role includes assisting the Department Chairs with recruitment and management of faculty, research and administrative staff, as well as research visitors. This position coordinates fiscal activities and ensures compliance with Houston Methodist policies. In particular, the Research Administrator is responsible for the financial management of internally and externally supported budgets. The position also performs administrative duties required for direct supervision of functional groups and administrative support staff, and provides leadership and direction to Department managers and staff, as appropriate.

Houston Methodist Heart and Vascular Center Research is a state of the art program with over 100 clinician and scientist faculty, over 100 support staff and visitings scientists, 200+ clinical trials and 15,000 sq. ft of basic sciences labs.

Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) is the translational research arm of the Houston Methodist Hospital System.  Located in the core of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest consolidated medical center, researchers at HMRI are embedded in a thriving biomedical research ecosystem. This environment provides access to world-class clinical, educational, and biomedical collaborations. HMRI houses the essential services and technology that support the full cycle of development to efficiently and effectively deliver innovations to the clinic.  Directly integrated into Houston Methodist Hospital, HMRI boasts a myriad of state-of-the-art equipment, including a 7-Tesla MRI housed in a full Translational Imaging Center and a cGMP novel cellular therapeutics facility.  

At HMRI, fostering innovations with the potential for clinical application is at the very heart of what we do. Our bench to bedside research focuses on novel approaches to regenerative medicine, precision medicine, outcomes, quality, and health care performance. Our interdisciplinary teams of clinicians and researchers are committed to streamlining the process of translating discoveries into treatments and cures for our patients.

For more information and to apply please visit ACM Director Research Administrator II-Heart Center in Houston, Texas | Careers at HM Research Institute (icims.com)