Associate Director, Research Administration

You + Helix

Helix is a place where innovators and doers gather in order to drive significant progress in population genomics. We have come together to work at the intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics.  

If you’re excited by the idea of making a meaningful impact and joining a team where we pride ourselves on driving innovation through fostering an environment with an emphasis on empowering one another to grow, Helix might be the place for you!

Helix + The World

Helix is the leading population genomics company. Helix enables health systems, public health organizations and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into patient care and public health decision making.

We are continuing to scale our world-class team to support our dedication to empowering every person to improve their life through DNA.

Helix + Transparency

At Helix, we value transparency. You will find the expected compensation, interview process, what to anticipate during onboarding, and your first 90 days listed in the job description for all Helix roles.

What is special about this role:

Helix partners with top-tier health systems and academic medical centers through its flagship population genomics research program, the Helix Research Network, to drive discovery and breakthroughs in genomics. We are seeking an Associate Director of Research Administration to provide strategic leadership and direction for research administration at Helix and to oversee research operations for the Helix Research Network across multiple research sites and teams. This is an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of genomics research at a company that is dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and healthcare and accelerating the integration of genomics into clinical care. As the Associate Director of Research Administration, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of genomics research at Helix and across the country, with the chance to be both strategic and innovative in designing, administering, and leading population health research.

In this role, you will have substantial leadership opportunities. You will work directly with both the VP of Legal and the Chief Privacy Officer and Head of Compliance, and collaborate with the broader Legal, Privacy & Compliance Team and G&A staff to support your personal and professional development. You will also work cross-functionally with Helix’s science, research, engineering, marketing, commercial and product teams as the lead subject matter expert on research administration at Helix.

As Associate Director of Research Administration, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the research administration team and other teams supporting the Helix Research Network at Helix
• Ensure research activities are aligned with Helix's goals and objectives
• Own the research planning and administration process from top to bottom
• Oversee the operation and administration of the Helix Research Network, including coordinating activities across multiple research sites and teams, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and guidelines, and optimizing research processes and workflows
• Organize and oversee governance committees for the Helix Research Network
• Engage with external research partners, including health system research leaders, regulatory experts, and program leaders, to ensure effective partnerships, foster collaboration and facilitate the exchange of ideas and resources
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on regulatory issues and drive teams towards mutually beneficial decisions
• Develop and maintain research project documentation, including protocols, standards, policies, FAQs, and governance documents
• Manage IRB submissions and communications and monitoring activities related to the Helix Research Network
• Design and develop protocols for new research initiatives and projects

About you:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of research experience, including 4+ years of experience managing large research programs or networks involving multiple sites and teams and 2+ years of experience leading clinical research in a clinical setting or at an academic medical center, including responsibility for supervising research staff 
• Prior experience coordinating or leading studies involving genomic data 
• Prior experience with research registries and a solid understanding of the principles governing secondary use of biospecimens and data
• Adept at building partnerships, quickly establishing rapport, and collaborating with others to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Skilled at