Executive Director All of Us Research Program- Heartland Consortium

Department:
SOM KC Kidney Institute (KI)
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AoU Dean Ojo

Position Title:
Executive Director - All of Us Research Program- Heartland Consortium

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The All of Us Research Program Heartland Consortium (AoURP-HC) is a four-state collaborative effort between the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS), the University of Missouri (MU) and MU Health Care, the University of Iowa (UI) Health Care, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), along with the aforementioned affiliated clinics, and networks of community partners with locations in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the four-state geographical region.
The AoURP-HC activities are part of the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program vision and goals to enroll a cohort of one million diverse participants to build an indispensable resource that accelerates precision medicine for all populations.
The AoURP-HC aims to address health disparities by increasing the participation of racial/ethnic minorities and rural residents in the largest precision medicine initiative in history.
The Executive Director of the All of Us Research Program Heartland Consortium is responsible for leading and overseeing strategic direction, operations, and implementation of Consortium objectives. The Executive Director will be pivotal in achieving program goals by establishing and maintaining effective partnerships, driving participant enrollment, ensuring appropriate data exchange, and advancing research protocols. This role requires strong leadership skills, financial and data acumen, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver high-quality results.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to contribute to the advancement of precision medicine research and address health disparities by increasing the representation of racial/ethnic minorities and rural residents in the All of Us Research Program. The Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare and ensuring the benefits of targeted therapies and personalized preventative strategies reach historically underserved populations and/or minoritized populations.

Job Description:
Conditions of Employment: Occasional travel will be required

Required Qualification

Education and Certifications

Master's degree or equivalent working knowledge in the field of Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Public Health Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Work Experience

7 years of progressive leadership experience in academia, healthcare, biomedical research, or a related field.

Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Proven experience successfully leading and delivering complex research projects on time with satisfied stakeholders with whom you have a trusted rapport as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualification

Education and Certifications : Ph.D. in a health-related field, or M.D. or equivalent professional degree.

Work Experience

Five or more years of experience working with and/or recruiting historically underserved and/or minoritized populations and engaging with community partners to achieve shared research objectives.

Proven experience leading large-scale initiatives, establishing partnerships, and driving participant enrollment in diverse populations.

Experience managing multi-site, multi-year research studies including IRB reliance procedures across institutions.

Familiarity with the All of Us Research Program or similar initiatives.

Experience with direct research participant interactions.

Skills:
Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including research participants, community organizations, healthcare providers, and research institutions; ability to synthesize collaborative input and influence outcomes.

Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Appreciation, awareness, and passion for health disparities, precision medicine, and the ethical considerations associated with human subjects research.

Comprehensive understanding of the scientific process and the operational research processes involved in large research projects.

Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, researchers, faculty, and staff.

Self-motivated and willing and able to take initiative.

Job Duties

Strategic Leadership : Provide strong leadership and strategic direction to the AoURP-HC, aligning objectives with the overall goals of the national All of Us Research Program. Provide guidance and direction to staff members, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Operations Management : Oversee day-to-day Consortium-level operations, ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources, including budgetary control, financial management, risk assessment, and team leadership. Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment encouraging teamwork, communication, and knowledge sharing. Implement systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.

Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including at least eight principal investigators and the Consortium leadership team, physician leads, staff, partner and community organizations, government agencies, and the Consortium's university and healthcare partners. Represent the organization in public forums, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.

Partnership Development : Establish and foster collaborations with partner academic medical centers, health systems, community organizations, and relevant stakeholders to build a robust network within the central United States. Foster strong relationships with the NIH All of Us Research Program infrastructure, including other All of Us Health Provider Organizations (HPOs) around the United States, the Data Research Center at Vanderbilt University, the Mayo Clinic Biobank, and corresponding committees.

Participant Enrollment : Lead and direct research activities to enroll over 30,000 full participants within five years, with a focus to achieve diversity in racial/ethnic minority groups and rural residents. Oversee implementation of participant engagement and retention strategies to ensure active and ongoing involvement across the Consortium.

Data Exchange and Research Protocols : Work collaboratively with the national AoURP infrastructure to ensure secure and standardized processes to submit electronic health records periodically to the Data Research Center. Direct the development and ensure alignment and successful implementation of all research protocols across the Heartland Consortium.

Compliance and Participation : Ensure compliance with AoURP policies, maintain fidelity to the core values of the program, and actively participate in ancillary studies, task forces, and working groups. Uphold ethical standards and regulatory requirements related to participant privacy and informed consent.

Continuous Learning and Professional Development : Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices. Engage in professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here .

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$130,000.00 - $214,000.00
Minimum
$130,000.00
Midpoint
$172,000.00
Maximum
$214,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Executive-Director---All-of-Us-Research-Program--Heartland-Consortium_JR005964 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005964.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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