Head of Clinical Research
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Head of Clinical Research leading grants, publications, and research governance for CSD’s autism and developmental-services network. Advancing evidence-based ABA, telehealth, and technology-enabled care.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of CSD’s clinical research strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and opportunities to advance evidence-based practice
- Lead grant strategy, development, and submission for federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities, including letters of intent, full proposals, biosketches, budgets, and supporting documentation
- Serve as CSD’s organizational research lead, providing scientific leadership for funded research programs and collaborating with academic co-investigators and external research partners
- Identify and pursue external funding opportunities and strategic partnerships supporting CSD’s clinical research priorities
- Lead development and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals
- Represent CSD’s research program at national conferences, professional associations, and industry forums
- Translate research findings into meaningful insights and materials for clinical teams, payers, referral partners, executive leadership, and other stakeholders
- Disseminate research findings across CSD to support integration of evidence-based practices into clinical programs, protocols, and service delivery
- Chair CSD’s Clinical Research Steering Committee and establish research governance standards across clinical domains
- Oversee research governance policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Support integration of research initiatives and findings into clinical operations and the multi-site provider network
- Mentor clinicians and research staff while fostering scientific inquiry, innovation, and evidence-based practice
- Maintain and expand university, healthcare, and community collaborations, including research collaborations and internship programs
- Represent CSD in national professional organizations and initiatives focused on autism services, applied behavior analysis, and clinical research
- Stay current on emerging research, clinical trends, funding opportunities, and innovations related to autism services, ABA, telehealth, and technology-enabled care
- Perform additional duties and strategic initiatives as assigned
Requirements:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field
- BCBA-D certification, or BCBA certification with demonstrated doctoral-level research leadership experience
- Experience with extramural grant development and management, including federal, foundation, or industry funding opportunities
- Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publication in behavior analysis, autism services, or related clinical research
- Experience integrating research into clinical operations and service delivery
- Experience with both single-subject and group experimental research designs
- Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and clinical research methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clinical, academic, executive, and external audiences
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and external partners
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and leadership skills
- Ability to translate complex research findings into practical insights for clinical and operational stakeholders
- Ability to maintain scientific rigor while supporting innovation and scalable research initiatives across a multi-site organization
- A Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) are required for consideration
Benefits:
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- CSD-issued devices
- Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program
- Growth & Development Opportunities
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