Senior Level Research Operations Manager Jobs
Senior level research operations manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of research strategy, operational infrastructure, and the cross-functional teams that deliver results at scale. Roles are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Science & Research, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), Invesco, and Inova Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Inova Health System is looking for a dedicated Physician Vice President for Research Operations to join the team. This role will be full-time with a clinical component. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. The Physician Vice President for Research will provide executive leadership for Inova's clinical research enterprise, ensuring strategic growth, operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and national prominence. The Five-Year Vision for the Physician Vice President for Research will position Inova among the premier integrated health-system research enterprises in the United States, recognized for clinical trial excellence, innovation, investigator development, and industry partnerships. Inova Health System ranked #3 in the nation among Top Large Health Systems in the 2026 15 Top Health Systems study by Modern Healthcare and Premier, Inc. Individual facilities also earned elite honors, including top hospital placements, CMS 5-star ratings, and top workplace recognitions. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
Core Leadership Responsibilities
Physician Vice President for Research Operations Job Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide research strategy and execution
Oversee clinical trial operations, budgets, compliance, and workforce development
Chair the Research Operations Committee
Partner with Service Line Presidents to expand research programs
Coordinate research analytics, AI initiatives, and data science resources
Develop industry, NIH, foundation, and academic partnerships
Strategic Priorities
Expand clinical trial access across all service lines
Accelerate study start-up and enrollment performance
Grow external funding and industry-sponsored research
Develop the next generation of physician investigators
* Strengthen Inova's national research reputation
Key Performance Indicators
Active trials and participant enrollment growth
Study start-up and contract cycle times
Research revenue and external funding growth
Publications, presentations, and academic impact
* Compliance, audit, and quality metrics
Minimum Requirements:
Licensure: Physician Upon Start; Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
Experience: Physician Residency; Successful completion of physician residency program
Education: Doctorate Medicine MD, DO or other pertinent professional degree
Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
* Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Preferred Qualifications
* Nationally recognized physician investigator with extensive leadership experience in multicenter clinical research, a strong publication record, and demonstrated success building research programs.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Inova Health System is looking for a dedicated Physician Vice President for Research Operations to join the team. This role will be full-time with a clinical component. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible. The Physician Vice President for Research will provide executive leadership for Inova's clinical research enterprise, ensuring strategic growth, operational excellence, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and national prominence. The Five-Year Vision for the Physician Vice President for Research will position Inova among the premier integrated health-system research enterprises in the United States, recognized for clinical trial excellence, innovation, investigator development, and industry partnerships. Inova Health System ranked #3 in the nation among Top Large Health Systems in the 2026 15 Top Health Systems study by Modern Healthcare and Premier, Inc. Individual facilities also earned elite honors, including top hospital placements, CMS 5-star ratings, and top workplace recognitions. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.
Core Leadership Responsibilities
Physician Vice President for Research Operations Job Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide research strategy and execution
Oversee clinical trial operations, budgets, compliance, and workforce development
Chair the Research Operations Committee
Partner with Service Line Presidents to expand research programs
Coordinate research analytics, AI initiatives, and data science resources
Develop industry, NIH, foundation, and academic partnerships
Strategic Priorities
Expand clinical trial access across all service lines
Accelerate study start-up and enrollment performance
Grow external funding and industry-sponsored research
Develop the next generation of physician investigators
* Strengthen Inova's national research reputation
Key Performance Indicators
Active trials and participant enrollment growth
Study start-up and contract cycle times
Research revenue and external funding growth
Publications, presentations, and academic impact
* Compliance, audit, and quality metrics
Minimum Requirements:
Licensure: Physician Upon Start; Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
Experience: Physician Residency; Successful completion of physician residency program
Education: Doctorate Medicine MD, DO or other pertinent professional degree
Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
* Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Preferred Qualifications
* Nationally recognized physician investigator with extensive leadership experience in multicenter clinical research, a strong publication record, and demonstrated success building research programs.
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Senior Level Research Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level research operations manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end research operations, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have set operational standards, led cross-functional initiatives, and mentored junior staff gives you a clear edge. Tailoring your application to show measurable improvements you drove, such as faster study timelines or stronger compliance outcomes, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones.
Which companies hire senior level research operations managers?
Companies hiring senior level research operations managers right now include Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), Invesco, and Inova Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to be concentrated among large research-driven organizations, academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and technology firms that run ongoing research programs requiring experienced operational leadership.
Are there remote senior level research operations manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and research setting. About 0% of senior level research operations manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in research coordination roles that don't require constant on-site presence. Roles tied to laboratory oversight or clinical site management are more likely to require an in-person or hybrid arrangement.
What makes a research operations manager role senior level?
Senior level research operations manager roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. You are expected to design and govern operational frameworks, lead program-level decisions, and align research operations with broader organizational strategy. Mentoring junior and mid-level staff, managing vendor or stakeholder relationships independently, and driving process improvements across multiple studies or departments all distinguish these roles from earlier-career positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level research operations managers?
Senior Level research operations manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run complex, compliance-sensitive research programs that require experienced operational leaders who can manage scale, regulatory requirements, and multi-team coordination simultaneously.