Executive Director

Vacancy:       Executive Director, Southern California Institute for Research

and Education (SCIRE)

SCIRE, a nonprofit corporation associated with the VA Long Beach Healthcare System

(VALB), is recruiting a full-time Executive Director.  The Executive Director serves as the Chief

Operating Officer for SCIRE and reports to the SCIRE Board of Directors. SCIRE

manages contracts and grants, research personnel, and research funds for

investigators at the VALB.  Duties include negotiating contracts/grants, effective oversight and regulatory compliance, hiring and HR of personnel to perform research, financial oversight

of investigator accounts, management of SCIRE’s budget and administrative

personnel, and working with investigators and administrators in the VALB to

ensure the success of SCIRE and VA research. The ideal candidate would be an

inspiring and highly organized leader with research and administrative

experience who can work collaboratively with VA investigators, other

stakeholders and multiple government and private agencies to promote research

and ensures the highest standards for integrity, safety, and quality.  A bachelor’s degree in healthcare, business administration or related field as well as prior experience with research administration, and a proven record of supervisory and leadership skills are required.  Prior work experience in similar non-profit research organizations associated with VA, knowledge of financial accounting and familiarity with federal regulations are desired.

Salary range:  $130,000 to $150,000/year, with benefits

For application and/or nominations, please submit CV, letter of interest and names of 3 references to: Dr. Timothy Morgan (email:  timothy.morgan@va.gov) and to Dr. Tony Eissa (email: Tony.Eissa@va.gov)