Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Title

Director of Research Strategy & Operaions - Emergency Medicine

About the Department

Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. This role is integral to advancing research programs and initiatives within our dynamic healthcare environment.

Role Overview

Under the leadership of the Associate Vice President of Emergency Medicine, this position is responsible for and requires the greatest allocation of time focused on operationalizing research programs, business plans and/or initiatives for a department, product line and/or site. In addition, this position is responsible to operationalize changes to ensure cost, quality, and satisfaction targets are achieved.

As the Director of Research Strategy & Operations, you will lead the operationalization of research programs, business plans, and initiatives for a department, product line, and/or site. Your focus will be on achieving cost, quality, and satisfaction targets while managing research operations, including facilities, materials, and support staff. This role is strategy-driven, with approximately 60% of your time dedicated to strategic planning and 40% to daily operations.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Operationalize research programs, business plans, and initiatives to meet cost, quality, and satisfaction targets.
• Manage research operations, including facilities, materials, and support staff.
• Develop and monitor budgets, financial outcomes, and staffing levels.
• Represent the business unit on internal, external, and community committees.
• Drive program and clinical improvements through strategic and short-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration, Business, Bioscientific/Clinical/Functional area, or related field.
• Two (2) years of leadership experience.
• Three (3) years of progressive administrative experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in report preparation and presentation.
• Skilled in preparation and presentation of reports to various committees and groups.
• Skilled in effective planning, both strategic and short-term, and organizing attributes.
• Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision making.
• Ability to set priorities and avoid crises management. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with experts, and contribute to mission-driven work. We provide opportunities for learning and development in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.