Rice University
Executive Director, Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute (DHI)
Rice University, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.
About Rice:
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name -- RICE -- Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary:
As the Executive Director of the new Houston Methodist-Rice DHI, you will lead a groundbreaking initiative at the forefront of digital health innovation. By harnessing the combined expertise of Houston Methodist and Rice University, this institute aims to transform healthcare delivery and foster the next generation of digital health solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare by driving strategic initiatives, developing cutting-edge research programs, and leading a world-class team.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Vision:
Lead the operational and strategic direction of the Institute, ensuring alignment with Houston Methodist and Rice University's goals in digital health, precision medicine, and data science. Operational Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the DHI, including budgeting, resource allocation, and infrastructure management. Establish and monitor key performance indicators to track the institute's progress toward its goals. Innovation & Research Management:
Drive the innovation pipeline from ideation to marketable products, focusing on the development and commercialization of digital health solutions. Partnerships & Collaboration:
Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships within Houston Methodist, Rice University, and external stakeholders, including industry partners, government bodies, and venture capital. Funding & Grant Acquisition:
Drive fundraising efforts and targeted grant submissions to federal and private funding agencies such as the NIH, NSF, and ARPA-H, in collaboration with faculty and researchers. Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
Lead efforts to commercialize research outputs by collaborating with technology transfer offices and industry partners. Implement product development and IP management strategies. Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Medicine, Business Administration, Data Science, or Engineering. Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital health, research administration, or a related field. Skills: Demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership, operational management, and driving organizational growth. Deep understanding of digital health technologies, research methodologies, and healthcare data science. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to develop partnerships, drive results, and foster a collaborative and innovative environment. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Lead the operational and strategic direction of the Institute, ensuring alignment with Houston Methodist and Rice University's goals in digital health, precision medicine, and data science. Operational Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the DHI, including budgeting, resource allocation, and infrastructure management. Establish and monitor key performance indicators to track the institute's progress toward its goals. Innovation & Research Management:
Drive the innovation pipeline from ideation to marketable products, focusing on the development and commercialization of digital health solutions. Partnerships & Collaboration:
Foster strong interdisciplinary partnerships within Houston Methodist, Rice University, and external stakeholders, including industry partners, government bodies, and venture capital. Funding & Grant Acquisition:
Drive fundraising efforts and targeted grant submissions to federal and private funding agencies such as the NIH, NSF, and ARPA-H, in collaboration with faculty and researchers. Technology Transfer & Commercialization:
Lead efforts to commercialize research outputs by collaborating with technology transfer offices and industry partners. Implement product development and IP management strategies. Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Medicine, Business Administration, Data Science, or Engineering. Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital health, research administration, or a related field. Skills: Demonstrated expertise in strategic leadership, operational management, and driving organizational growth. Deep understanding of digital health technologies, research methodologies, and healthcare data science. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to develop partnerships, drive results, and foster a collaborative and innovative environment. Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity at all levels. It considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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