Project Director
UCLA HealthAbout the role
General Information
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The Department of Medicine is seeking an experienced and strategic Project Director to lead high-impact, multi-site research initiatives that advance innovative clinical and health services research. This role offers a unique opportunity to partner with nationally recognized investigators, drive complex research programs from concept to completion, and shape a growing portfolio of externally funded studies.
The Project Director will provide leadership across all aspects of research operations, including grant development, study implementation, regulatory compliance, budget oversight, and multi-institutional collaboration. Working closely with investigators, funding agencies, and institutional partners, the incumbent will oversee large-scale research projects, facilitate data-sharing and research partnerships, and ensure the successful execution of research programs that influence clinical practice and healthcare delivery.
This position is ideal for a highly organized and collaborative leader with a strong background in research administration, program management, and grant-funded research who is passionate about advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes.
Annual range: $105,700.00-$234,500.00
Job Qualifications
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Required:
- Doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health services research, social sciences, or related field.
- Experience managing complex research programs or multi-site studies within academic medical centers or research institutions
- Experience developing and submitting competitive grant proposals to federal agencies (e.g., NIH, DoD, NCI, PCORI) and foundations
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research including study design, data analysis, and interpretation
- Experience managing regula
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