Heartland Whole Health Institute · 1 day ago
Director, Research and Scholarly Partnerships
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expHeartland Whole Health Institute is a non-profit dedicated to transforming health care through innovative approaches. The Director of Research and Scholarly Partnerships leads strategic initiatives and oversees research design, implementation, and dissemination to further the organization's mission of improving population health through rigorous research and collaboration.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and creative vision for the development and expansion of HWHI’s research portfolio
Develop and maintain research infrastructure that ensures compliance with federal and state requirements while leveraging shared resources with AWSOM and other partners
Lead research and innovation initiatives that align with HWHI’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities
Oversee research administration, compliance, and operational processes supporting data integrity and transparency
Liaise with AWSOM, clinical partners, and other entities to advance collaborative research and innovation opportunities
Build and lead a high-performing research team, fostering an environment of inquiry, collaboration, and professional growth
Establish clear performance metrics and accountability mechanisms to ensure research outcomes are aligned with institutional goals
Serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for a multi-year longitudinal study evaluating a comprehensive whole health program to improve cardiometabolic disease management
Lead the design of research and evaluation studies assessing outcomes and impact in partnership with AWSOM and other academic collaborators
Define study methodologies, sampling frameworks, and data collection strategies to ensure rigor and reproducibility
Oversee protocol development, IRB submissions, and adherence to research ethics and compliance standards, including but not limited to the management of adverse events and protocol deviations
Ensure that all studies align with HWHI’s broader organizational goals and contribute to measurable impact across programs
Ensure data validity, accuracy, and consistency across all research activities
Partner with the Data Infrastructure & Evaluation team to implement quality assurance and control procedures for data management
Oversee statistical modeling, biostatistical analysis, and interpretation of results to ensure evidence-based conclusions
Establish performance tracking systems and dashboards to monitor research progress, data integrity, and key outcomes
Manage research staff, consultants, and academic partners to ensure timely and high-quality execution of all projects
Lead the preparation of manuscripts, white papers, and presentations for peer-reviewed publication and knowledge dissemination across stakeholders
Contribute to HWHI’s broader organizational communications and annual reports by summarizing research findings in accessible formats
Oversee the preparation and presentation of executive briefings, program reports, and stakeholder updates for internal and external audiences
Promote external visibility of HWHI’s research through conferences, symposia, and academic partnerships
Serve as the primary liaison to AWSOM Research and other academic institutions engaged in the research component of HWHI programs
Coordinate across internal teams (e.g., Data Infrastructure, Evaluation, KPI Tracking) to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
Present findings to internal and external stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, community partners, and other external audiences to build credibility and support knowledge translation
Cultivate and sustain senior-level relationships that enhance HWHI’s research visibility, collaboration, and long-term strategic growth
Identify emerging research questions and methodologies relevant to whole health and value-based care
Foster a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and innovation that integrates data-driven insights into program and policy design
Monitor emerging literature and best practices to ensure HWHI’s research remains on the leading edge of the field
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement across research and scholarly partnership initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop a dynamic and growing team of leaders and specialists fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations, providing feedback and professional development opportunities
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members to ensure alignment with HWHI standards and practices
Monitor and manage team performance, addressing attendance, conduct, or productivity issues promptly and professionally
Encourage employee engagement and morale through recognition and open communication practices
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr.PH, Sc.D., or equivalent) in health sciences, public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services research, or a related discipline required
8–10+ years of progressively responsible experience leading research or evaluation studies within healthcare, academic, or public health settings
Proven expertise in study design, biostatistics, and impact evaluation methodologies
Demonstrated success managing multi-institutional research collaborations and scholarly partnerships
Strong background in data validation, quality assurance, and compliance with research regulations
Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at academic or professional conferences
Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex findings for diverse audiences
Skilled in managing timelines, deliverables, and research teams in dynamic, complex multi-stakeholder environments
Proficiency with project management and performance tracking tools (e.g., Asana, SharePoint) and the ability to leverage systems for organizational effectiveness
High level of professional integrity and discretion in handling sensitive data and research relationships
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment where change is constant
Company
Heartland Whole Health Institute
Heartland Whole Health Institute's purpose is to lower costs, improve quality, and broaden access to health care in the Heartland by catalyzing new delivery models, using whole health principles, that can be replicated to disrupt the national health care system.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase