Associate Director Finance, Operations & Administration

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Job Description Shriners Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) is seeking a dynamic, mission-oriented Associate Director, Research Finance, Operations and Administration-SCRI (AD) to lead facility operations and performance of a new stand-alone research facility. The AD reports to the Director of the SCRI and supports SCRI operations and related activities under the Director’s leadership, in coordination with the Office of the Vice President of Research and applicable Shriners Children’s central offices and shared services for research administration, financial management, operational, and governance-related matters.

The AD plays a pivotal role in shaping the institute’s future, ensuring that every aspect of performance is carefully managed to foster a culture of excellence. The successful candidate for this role will be both highly visible and accessible to team members. By prioritizing quality, compliance, and growth, the AD leads efforts to enable cutting edge research and drive translational science that impacts clinical care, positioning the institute to achieve Vision 2035 targets.

Their responsibilities encompass not only the experience of research participants, employee engagement, safety, and financial stewardship, but also the ongoing development of strategies that enhance both operational efficiency and research standards.

The AD is accountable for institute-level budget planning, operational financial monitoring, forecasting, variance review, and expenditure tracking for budgets allocated to research investigators at the institute. This includes coordination related to federal, state, and/or foundation award expenditures in collaboration with the Office of Research Grants and Sponsored Programs, Finance and Accounting, and other applicable central offices, while supporting alignment with Shriners Children’s Vision 2035.

By providing value-driven leadership and offering both guidance to senior leadership, management and partnering with research staff, the AD supports compliance with SHC/SCRI policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations, Food and Drug Administration regulatory guidance), sponsor requirements, and award terms and conditions, while coordinating with the Office of Research Grants and Sponsored Programs, Finance and Accounting, Legal, Compliance, and other applicable central offices to support appropriate reporting.

They promote high standards in planning, program management, and accountability for program deliverables.

A key focus in this role is engaging others in the design, management, and organizational structure of this new institute, developing strong collaborative relationships across the institute, the Atlanta research ecosystem, and with Shriners Children’s administrative leadership and teams. The AD must be…