Director of Research - Boulder Care

Company: The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
Location: Boulder
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Director of Research - Boulder Care
About us: Founded in 2017, Boulder Care is a digital clinic offering long-term addiction treatment grounded in kindness, respect, and unconditional support. Our program is designed by addiction medicine specialists and people with lived experience of recovery. It is rooted in years of clinical expertise, proven research, and learnings from our participants.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders. We provide the medication, resources, and support to help our participants succeed on their own terms, wherever they are in their journey.
Boulder Care is in an exciting stage of rapid growth, coming off a recent $35 million Series C round announced in May 2024, bringing total funds raised to roughly $85 million.
About this role: Boulder Care is seeking a Director of Research to join the Research team. You will have the opportunity to direct all research related activities, overseeing strategic research initiatives and driving high-quality research outcomes. This role involves securing grant funding, developing and implementing research strategies, partnering with clinical and operational leadership to develop research content, and ensuring the timely delivery of research findings. The Director of Research will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, maintain a deep understanding of industry trends/emerging technologies, and cultivate and hone external partnerships.
Success in this role:
Grant Application - 40%

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• Prepare, submit, and help secure grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), other Federal, State, philanthropic and other funding resources.
  
• Actively research and pursue prospective public and private funding sources, while developing relationships with potential funders.
  
• Coordinate, develop, and process grant applications from conceptual to submission stage while working closely with staff throughout all phases.
  
• Manage multiple projects and priorities including searching for funding sources, writing proposals, managing existing grants, reporting to stakeholders, and working on special projects.
  
• Prepare and submit progress reports to funding agencies and organizations.
  
  Research Portfolio Management - 30%
  
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  • Ensure clear prioritization of opportunities and projects across the research portfolio.
    
  • Develop and execute comprehensive research plans aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
    
  • Direct and coordinate all research related activities, driving high-quality research outcomes.
    
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.
    
  • Direct research projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
    
    Content Development and Thought-Partnership (30%)
    
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    • Oversee the production of high-quality research reports, whitepapers, and presentations that effectively communicate findings and insights to internal and external stakeholders.
      
    • Contribute to the preparation and submission of research manuscripts to journals.
      
    • Manage senior relationships with external research partners.
      
    • Conduct literature reviews; flag significant developments of potential interest to key stakeholders.
      
      Requirements for the role:
      
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      • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's or more advanced degree in Public Health or Social Science discipline strongly preferred.
        
      • Minimum of five years of experience in health-related research, preferably with vulnerable populations.
        
      • Demonstrated success in securing grants through effective writing and proposal submission.
        
      • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
        
      • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
        
      • Proven ability to work effectively with practicing clinicians and researchers alike.
        
        Work environment:
        
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        • This is a fully remote role. Changes to working location require pre-approval from People Operations and are not guaranteed.
          
        • Occasional Travel: > 5%
          
          Expected hours of work: This is a full-time remote position expected to work between Monday-Friday during standard business hours.
          Hiring process:
          
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          • Brief Phone Screen (15 min)
            
          • First Interview (1 hour video)
            
          • Second Interview (1 hour video)
            
          • Final Interview (45 min video)
            
            Compensation: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $120-135,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors.
            Some of Boulder's amazing benefits for regular, full-time employees:
            
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            • Health coverage through Cigna. Dental and vision coverage through MetLife.
              
            • 4 weeks of PTO accrued per calendar year.
              
            • 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
              
            • 401(k) retirement savings.
              
            • Remote friendly with hardware provided to complete your work duties.
              
              Our values:
              
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              • The people we care for always come first.
                
              • Strong individuals, stronger together.
                
                Boulder Care believes in equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
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