Director of Clinical Operations

About Us: At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers , and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Director of Clinical Operations Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUPBRC ExD - Core Resources Services (Jennifer Rood (00000102) (Inherited)) Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Pennington Biomedical Research Center , a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations in the Clinical Trials Unit. The Director of Clinical Operations coordinates all operational and logistical processes associated with the inpatient and outpatient clinic. This includes coordination of research programs, implementing and initiating proposed clinical programs, and serving as primary contact for community-based research initiatives and networking projects. Major Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee the overall operation of the clinic. Work collaboratively with members of the team (consisting of the principal investigators, research study assistants, data managers, nursing and administrative staff) in the clinic. Works on the development and implementation of new employee training and orientation programs. Provides status reports on the operation of the Clinical Trials Unit; ensures effective communication regarding study completion, resource utilization, study status, and quality improvement results. Communicates with other members of the Clinical Trials Unit management team to ensure effective and efficient operation and continuity of research services. Attends individual study meetings as requested/required. Represents the Clinical Trials Unit on all committees and institutional meetings as requested. Required Qualifications Master's degree in business administration or health related field. 10 or more years of experience in medical management/administration. Pennington Biomedical Research Center seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: Interested candidates should include a resume and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process. We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made. A letter of application/cover letter is recommended but not required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application. Posting Date: August 20, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 21, 2026 Additional Position Information: Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana . For more information, visit PBRC . Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to . Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or .