Director of Research Strategy – Texas Partnerships

Job Description: • Collaborate with Alzheimer’s Association leadership and Texas interested parties to develop and implement strategies aligned with DPRIT priorities. • Identify and advance opportunities for collaboration with Texas institutions and the Alzheimer’s Association that accelerate dementia research, prevention, and care innovation across Texas. • Translate scientific goals into actionable programs, partnerships, and initiatives. • Convene, facilitate and participate in DPRIT related meetings, workshops, and cross-sector forums among universities, health systems, research centers, and community partners. • Build and maintain strong relationships with Texas academic investigators, institutional leaders, clinicians, and policymakers. • Identify DPRIT/Alzheimer's Association collaborative opportunities for multi-institutional collaborations, joint proposals, and shared infrastructure. • Provide scientific insight and subject matter expertise to inform strategy, funding priorities, and program design. • Monitor emerging trends in Alzheimer’s and dementia research and recommend innovative approaches, specifically as they relate to opportunity within DPRIT. • Support alignment of DPRIT and/or Alzheimer’s Association research investments with community and health system needs. • Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including researchers, clinicians, funders, and community stakeholders. • Represent the Alzheimer’s Association at conferences, institutional meetings, and statewide events. • Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture among partners. Requirements: • PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, public health, biomedical sciences, or related field • 5–10+ years of research, clinical research, or research administration experience • Demonstrated experience working with academic, clinical, or research institutions • Proven ability to build partnerships and lead cross-organizational initiatives • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills • Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills • Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Texas Benefits: • medical, dental, vision, flex accounts • short and long-term disability • life insurance • long term care insurance • tuition reimbursement • generous Paid Time Off • 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave • annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day • 401(k) retirement plan