Duke University
Sr. Research Director, Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy Hybrid Washingt
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Sr. Research Director, Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Location: Hybrid Washington, DC or Durham, NC (Durham preferred). Salary USD $175,000–$250,000 base. Full‑time, annual renewable upon funding availability. Applications considered on a rolling basis.
Overview The Robert J. Margolis, MD Institute for Health Policy (Duke‑Margolis) seeks a Senior Research Director to lead the Health Care Transformation research domain, supporting strategic design, management, and execution of research initiatives. The role will serve as a strategic and operational leader across the Institute, develop the Institute’s strategic vision, and advance financial sustainability through funding and partnership development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic development and execution of Health Care Transformation research activities and cross‑cutting initiatives.
Identify and guide cross‑cutting opportunities to enhance impact and secure financial support.
Develop and/or lead key components of Institute priorities such as educational, operational, or analytic initiatives.
Engage high‑profile external audiences to increase visibility and impact.
Provide leadership in development and implementation of cross‑institution process improvement.
Recruit, manage, and mentor Institute staff and faculty; promote inclusive excellence.
Collaborate with leadership to determine fiscal requirements, prepare budgetary input, and ensure financial sustainability.
Serve as a principal investigator or project lead when appropriate.
Support the Institute’s strategic initiatives and collaborate on strategic planning across domains.
Offer guidance to enhance research quality and publishing activity.
Assist in development of faculty health‑policy specialization and research synergies.
Participate in cross‑designed initiatives and philanthropic funding efforts.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public health, public administration, health economics, science, engineering, law, or related field (advanced degree preferred). Years of experience may substitute for education.
15 years of progressive experience in policy/research/data analysis or related work; senior or executive‑level experience preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to obtain funding and manage research projects.
Ability to coordinate complex activities and provide senior‑level advisement across multiple teams.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with content expertise in health‑policy research relevant to the Health Care Transformation domain.
Track record of publication in peer‑reviewed journals or impactful policy‑relevant sources.
Comfortable working in fast‑paced environment; flexible schedule and 10 % travel.
Desired Skills
Excellent organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills.
Proven proficiency in obtaining funding and managing research teams.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Specialized content expertise in health‑policy research.
Track record of peer‑reviewed publications.
Application Materials
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Three references (names and email addresses)
EEO Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs may include essential job functions that require specific physical or mental abilities. Additional information and accommodation requests will be provided by the hiring department.
Benefits See hr.duke.edu/benefits for more information.
Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Research, Analyst, Information Technology. Industry: Higher Education.
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Overview The Robert J. Margolis, MD Institute for Health Policy (Duke‑Margolis) seeks a Senior Research Director to lead the Health Care Transformation research domain, supporting strategic design, management, and execution of research initiatives. The role will serve as a strategic and operational leader across the Institute, develop the Institute’s strategic vision, and advance financial sustainability through funding and partnership development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic development and execution of Health Care Transformation research activities and cross‑cutting initiatives.
Identify and guide cross‑cutting opportunities to enhance impact and secure financial support.
Develop and/or lead key components of Institute priorities such as educational, operational, or analytic initiatives.
Engage high‑profile external audiences to increase visibility and impact.
Provide leadership in development and implementation of cross‑institution process improvement.
Recruit, manage, and mentor Institute staff and faculty; promote inclusive excellence.
Collaborate with leadership to determine fiscal requirements, prepare budgetary input, and ensure financial sustainability.
Serve as a principal investigator or project lead when appropriate.
Support the Institute’s strategic initiatives and collaborate on strategic planning across domains.
Offer guidance to enhance research quality and publishing activity.
Assist in development of faculty health‑policy specialization and research synergies.
Participate in cross‑designed initiatives and philanthropic funding efforts.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in health policy, public policy, public health, public administration, health economics, science, engineering, law, or related field (advanced degree preferred). Years of experience may substitute for education.
15 years of progressive experience in policy/research/data analysis or related work; senior or executive‑level experience preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to obtain funding and manage research projects.
Ability to coordinate complex activities and provide senior‑level advisement across multiple teams.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with content expertise in health‑policy research relevant to the Health Care Transformation domain.
Track record of publication in peer‑reviewed journals or impactful policy‑relevant sources.
Comfortable working in fast‑paced environment; flexible schedule and 10 % travel.
Desired Skills
Excellent organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills.
Proven proficiency in obtaining funding and managing research teams.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Specialized content expertise in health‑policy research.
Track record of peer‑reviewed publications.
Application Materials
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Three references (names and email addresses)
EEO Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs may include essential job functions that require specific physical or mental abilities. Additional information and accommodation requests will be provided by the hiring department.
Benefits See hr.duke.edu/benefits for more information.
Seniority level: Director | Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Research, Analyst, Information Technology. Industry: Higher Education.
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