Administrative Director – Therapeutic Development, Intervention, and Evaluation

Mass General Brigham

. Establish and execute the Division’s vision, strategic priorities, and operational goals .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSomerville • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $124,342 - $180,898 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare administration, strategic planning, and financial management, with a strong focus on compliance and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and foster relationships across diverse stakeholders in academic medicine and research environments.

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Healthcare AdministrationStrategic PlanningFinancial ManagementResearch AdministrationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial Management SystemsData AnalyticsBudgetingGrant DevelopmentCompliance ManagementOperational ImprovementProcess ImprovementBusiness Case DevelopmentForecastingQuality Improvement Standards

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Reporting ToolsData Analytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Academic MedicineHealthcare OperationsResearch AdministrationRegulatory RequirementsDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and execute the Division’s vision, strategic priorities, and operational goals
Lead 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
Foster relationships and communication across the Division, Department, hospitals, and MGB system
Monitor industry trends and recommend innovations
Oversee research administration, including grant development, submissions, budgeting, compliance, and post-award management
Support faculty research funding opportunities and proposal development
Ensure compliance with NIH, IRB, IACUC, institutional, and government regulations
Manage research administration, vendor, and hospital department relationships
Oversee research funding, faculty support documentation, research space utilization, and financial performance
Oversee divisional fellowship and educational programs
Support recruitment, appointment, compensation, and compliance for trainees and fellows
Promote continuing education and professional development
Direct budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and long-term financial planning
Monitor financial performance and implement cost-containment initiatives
Oversee faculty compensation planning
Develop business cases, financial projections, and recruitment and retention package analyses
Ensure financial integrity, controls, and policy compliance
Lead divisional administrative staff and oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning
Support employee engagement, professional development, succession planning, and organizational change
Manage faculty and trainee appointments, compensation, promotions, credentialing, academic appointments, and conflict-of-interest reporting
Oversee divisional operations, communications, facilities, space planning, and special projects
Prepare executive communications, presentations, reports, and strategic analyses
Coordinate divisional meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives
Implement operational and information system improvements
Support fundraising, recruitment, and enterprise-wide initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare administration, academic medicine, hospital operations, or a related healthcare environment
2–3 years of supervisory or personnel management experience, including leading teams and overseeing staff performance
Demonstrated leadership, team development, and staff management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
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
Working knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory requirements, financial management principles, and quality improvement standards
Demonstrated executive leadership, strategic planning, and organizational management experience
Strong financial, operational, business, and analytical acumen
Expertise in healthcare, academic medicine, research administration, or related complex environments
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, negotiation, and change management skills
Ability to manage large-scale projects, implement programs, and achieve measurable results
Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities in a complex matrixed organization
Advanced proficiency with data analytics, reporting tools, and business systems
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, teamwork, continuous improvement, and MGB values
Ability to travel regularly between MGB locations and affiliated sites
Ability to attend early morning, evening, and occasional weekend meetings as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs
Professional growth support
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
40 scheduled weekly hours
Day shift