Senior Level Vice President of Research Jobs
Senior level vice president of research jobs place seasoned professionals at the helm of research strategy, program direction, and the cross-functional teams driving discovery and outcomes. Openings cover on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Scale AI, FujiFilm, and Wilshire 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 Vice President of Research Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level vice president of research job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led large-scale research programs, shaped organizational strategy, and mentored senior researchers or managers. A strong portfolio of published work, demonstrated impact on business or policy outcomes, and experience presenting to executive or board-level audiences gives candidates a clear edge. Showing you can translate research into decisions is what separates senior candidates from the rest.
Which companies hire senior level vice president of researchs?
Companies hiring senior level vice president of researchs right now include Scale AI, FujiFilm, and Wilshire, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in large enterprises, research-intensive organizations, and firms where evidence-based strategy is a core competitive advantage.
Are there remote senior level vice president of research jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 35% of senior level vice president of research openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many organizations have built distributed leadership structures for research functions. On-site roles still exist, particularly in sectors where in-person collaboration with labs, clinical teams, or regulated environments is required.
What makes a vice president of research role senior level?
Senior level vice president of research roles are defined by enterprise-wide scope, strategic ownership, and responsibility for the people and systems that produce research output. Where mid-level roles execute within defined parameters, senior roles set those parameters, allocate resources across programs, and are accountable to C-suite or board stakeholders. Mentoring other research leaders and shaping long-term organizational capability are core expectations, not optional contributions.
Which industries hire the most senior level vice president of researchs?
Senior level vice president of research roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in research leadership because sustained competitive advantage, regulatory compliance, or mission delivery depends directly on the quality and direction of their research programs.