The Geneva Foundation · 11 hours ago
Director, Department of Programs
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expThe Geneva Foundation is committed to advancing military medical research, and they are seeking a Director for the Department of Programs. This role involves ensuring the research and development enterprise operates effectively, translating the organization's vision into measurable outcomes, and overseeing the management of research portfolios.
Clinical TrialsEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead annual goal setting, performance monitoring, and reporting for DoP
Actively serve on the Department Leadership Team to ensure Geneva’s vision is translated into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes
Ensure compliance with federal, non-federal, and Geneva regulations, including human subjects’ protection, animal welfare, intellectual property, conflict of interest, and cost-accounting standards
Advance modernization of enterprise systems, data, and QA/QC processes to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and decision-making
Benchmark Geneva’s practices against leading institutions to adopt and execute best-in-class standards
Conduct risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to reduce organizational vulnerabilities
Oversee departmental budget development, monitoring, and variance management to ensure responsible growth and resource optimization
Deliver accurate and timely reporting of meaningful metrics to demonstrate performance, customer satisfaction, and strategic impact
Manage long-term planning for research operations, aligning people, infrastructure, and technology with growth projections
Work with Finance to articulate audit readiness and ensure audit-ready records within DoP
In coordination with Senior Leadership, direct business development strategy through the Associate Director of BD, ensuring sustainable growth of Geneva’s R&D portfolios
Cultivate and steward sponsor relationships and external collaborations to increase Geneva’s visibility and competitiveness
Represent Geneva at conferences, symposia, and policy forums to enhance Geneva’s reputation and thought leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, or related field required
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in research administration, research operations, or related non-profit, academic, or government environments
Experience leading R&D business development in a DoD, industry, or higher education environment
Proven track record building pre-award capacity that actively drives proposals including capture planning, non-technical volume ownership, lay reviews, and submission readiness
Expertise in federal and non-federal sponsor regulations, contracts, and grants management
Demonstrated success in building and scaling high-performing teams with clear accountability and measurable results
Demonstrated financial acumen in profitability management of federally funded research and industry-sponsored clinical trials
Proven record of shaping and executing growth strategies that expand research funding, strengthen R&D pipelines, and build institutional partnerships
Strong operational acumen, with experience in compliance oversight, risk management, and QA/QC system implementation
Skilled in developing and applying innovative approaches, techniques, and systems modernization to improve efficiency, strengthen organizational learning, and deliver responsive services to customers
Exceptional communication, relationship management, and external engagement skills across a variety of stakeholder groups
Commitment to Geneva's values of Integrity, Superior Customer Service, Quality, Teamwork, Innovation, and Respect for All
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Company
The Geneva Foundation
The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports medical research and in the U.S. military.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Rueckert
Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer D. Johnson
Senior Client Partnership Manager
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