Job Description
The Director of Operations provides strategic, administrative, and financial leadership for the Center for Interventional Cardiovascular Research & Clinical Trials, supporting Dr. Roxana Mehran and affiliated investigators, contributing to groundbreaking clinical trials and advancing cardiovascular medicine. The Director ensures the effective execution of clinical research programs, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while advancing the Center's strategic growth through business development and innovative use of technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI).
This role requires a combination of visionary leadership, operational acumen, and academic insight to drive excellence across all research activities, enabling the Center to remain at the forefront of cardiovascular science and innovation, bringing operational expertise and a mission-driven approach to improve patient outcomes
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree required, Masters degree preferred. High level experience (similar position at established ARO/CRO), PhD, MBA, MPH (strongly preferred).
Background in public health, business administration, clinical research management, or related disciplines.
5 years of experience in health care finance or administration; minimum 7-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in operations, research administration, or academic medicine preferred
Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Demonstrated success in leading business development, proposal management, and multidisciplinary teams in a research or healthcare setting.
Familiarity with cardiovascular or clinical research strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Administrative Leadership
Lead all administrative operations, managing a multidisciplinary team to support clinical trials, registries, and translational research activities.
Oversee hiring, supervision, and mentoring of administrative and research staff to foster a culture of accountability, inclusivity, and professional growth.
Ensure adherence to IRB, FDA, GCP, and institutional standards, maintaining full regulatory and ethical compliance.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Center, the Department, and institutional leadership, facilitating efficient coordination across regulatory, financial, and scientific domains.
Strategic and Operational Oversight
Provide strategic and operational leadership to optimize workflows, improve service delivery, and align resources with organizational goals.
Oversee budget creation, fiscal accountability, and resource allocation across all Center operations, ensuring financial sustainability and transparency.
Develop, implement, and continually refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Drive cross-departmental collaboration and integration to enhance research delivery, scalability, and impact.
Business Development & Proposal Strategy
Lead the Center's business development initiatives, including identification of funding sources, grant opportunities, and industry collaborations.
Manage the full proposal lifecycle, including feasibility assessments, budgets, RFP responses, bid defenses, and submissions.
Build and sustain strategic relationships with sponsors, foundations, government agencies, and philanthropic entities to support long-term growth.
Partner with investigators and leadership to develop innovative research proposals and funding strategies aligned with the Center's mission.
Strategic Research Development
Collaborate with faculty and scientific leadership to identify emerging research opportunities and partnerships.
Support investigators in preparing high-quality submissions-budgets, biosketches, letters of support, compliance documentation, and justifications.
Enhance visibility and academic reputation of the Center through symposia, internal communications, and external collaborations.
Lead or co-develop institutional initiatives to expand the Center's national and global footprint in cardiovascular research.
Innovation, Technology, and AI Integration
Leverage advanced data analytics, digital platforms, and AI-driven tools to streamline operations, automate administrative tasks, and improve research insight generation.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies for clinical trial management, patient recruitment, and data quality monitoring.
Champion the use of predictive analytics, machine learning, and decision-support systems to optimize research performance and forecasting.
Foster a culture of innovation, supporting training and adoption of advanced digital tools among administrative and research staff.
Institutional & External Engagement
Represent the Center on institutional committees, working groups, and strategic planning initiatives.
Actively participate in professional societies and external collaborations to promote Mount Sinai's leadership in cardiovascular innovation.
Stay abreast of evolving trends in clinical research, digital transformation, and health technology to inform strategic priorities.
Performs other related duties.
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $117000 - $208000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
