Spinal Cord Injury Research Director

Spinal Cord Injury Research Director

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United States | Remote within GA, LA, OK, TN or TX | Direct Hire

The Opportunity

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A major healthcare and rehabilitation organization is seeking an accomplished Director of Rehabilitation Research to provide strategic and scientific leadership for a Spinal Cord Injury research program.

This executive-level position will oversee a portfolio of clinical and translational rehabilitation research while maintaining an active research program of its own. The Director will shape research strategy, lead investigators and research teams, develop externally funded initiatives, establish collaborative scientific partnerships, and help advance the organization's national research profile.

The successful candidate will bring a strong record of federally funded research, peer-reviewed scientific publication, program leadership, investigator development, and collaboration across clinical, academic, and research organizations.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide strategic and scientific leadership for a major rehabilitation research program.
• Develop short- and long-term research vision, priorities, and strategic plans.
• Lead a portfolio of Spinal Cord Injury and rehabilitation research initiatives.
• Maintain an active program of rehabilitation research.
• Develop major research initiatives and external funding opportunities.
• Lead federal grant development and broader research funding strategies.
• Provide scientific and administrative leadership to investigators and research staff.
• Mentor investigators and support development of emerging research leaders.
• Support clinical and research staff involved in scientific initiatives.
• Develop and expand collaborative relationships with physicians, clinicians, academic institutions, community partners, and national research organizations.
• Maintain existing research collabo