CRU Director (Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives)

Job Description - CRU Director (Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives) (260000YN)

Job Description

CRU Director (Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives) - (260000YN)

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is recruiting a Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Director. This position will provide strategic, administrative, and fiscal planning and oversight for Clinical Research Unit (CRU) within IHV.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties:

• Play a central role in strategic planning processes and assist in the development of assessment tools to track progress toward strategic planning goals.

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Clinical Research Unit.

• Oversee and Manage CRU budget and fiscal stewardship.

• Manage all activities of staff and implementation of clinical trials.

• Represent the UMB/IHV/CRU within the university, with pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations.

• Coordinate resources with the senior leadership and staff to ensure maximum support for the major projects.

• Develop and coordinate organizational effectiveness efforts, including goal deployment and performance measures.

• Manage the activities of external consultants, assisting with matters of institutional and leadership profile-building and external partnerships.

• Coordinate external reviews of academic units, which include recruitment of reviewers, synchronization of schedules, preparation of pre-review materials, and compilation of reviewer assessments.

• Compile information to prepare high-level reports and complete surveys/questionnaires.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree. Master''s or doctorate degree preferred.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience working in an administrative leadership role in a comparable field.

Supervisory Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a management/leadership role.

Hiring Range: $195,000 - $230,000, Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran''s status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job

: Reg or CII Exempt Staff

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift

: Day Job

Financial Disclosure: No

Organization

: School of Medicine - Centers/Programs/ORCs

Job Posting

: Sep 11, 2026

Unposting Date

: Sep 16, 2026, 9:29:00 AM