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Summary Provides senior leadership to establish and grow a multidisciplinary Environmental Health & Asthma Research Center at TCRI. Serves as the PI's primary operational and strategic partner, translating scientific vision into a scalable, high-impact research enterprise across basic, clinical, and translational domains. Job Duties Center Operations & Research Execution Lead daily operations of large-scale, multisite research programs Build and oversee infrastructure (regulatory, data, QA, workflows) Ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements Launch and manage major research initiatives and cohorts Strategy, Growth & Partnerships Co-develop and execute long-term strategic roadmap Support funding growth and grant readiness Build partnerships across BCM, TCH, TMC, and external stakeholders Position the Center as a leader in pediatric environmental health research Faculty & Institutional Collaboration Partner with PI on strategy and operations Support faculty by managing operations, staffing, compliance, and finances Align Center activities with institutional priorities Training & Workforce Development Oversee research training programs across learner levels Support trainees and early-career investigators Manage onboarding, compliance, and program outcomes Lead educational initiatives (seminars, workshops, career development) Team Leadership Recruit, supervise, and develop staff Build a multidisciplinary team and set performance standards Financial, Administrative & Compliance Oversight Manage budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation Ensure regulatory compliance and program quality Coordinate with institutional support functions (HR, finance, IT, grants) Program Leadership & Communications Lead Center-wide programs and internal funding initiatives Drive communications, visibility, and stakeholder engagement Minimum Qualifications Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field Experience leading complex research programs Expertise in operations, compliance, financial management, and team leadership Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. [[mfield1]]