Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. With nearly 4,000 employees, 500 medical staff members and 250 volunteers, Meritus Health serves over 200,000 residents of the tristate region.
Meritus Medical Center, the flagship facility of the health system, has more than 327 beds and is a Joint Commission accredited hospital. Meritus Medical Center has officially become a teaching hospital, serving as a clinical training site for the Meritus Family Medicine Residency Program, as well as for more than 1,000 nursing and allied health students annually.
Meritus Health also includes Meritus Medical Group, a network of 20 medical practices with more than 100 providers; Meritus Home Health; and Meritus Equipped for Life, a medical equipment company. Meritus Health is a 25% owner of Maryland Physicians Care, a 215,000 Medicaid member health plan. With a long-standing history of caring for the community, Meritus Health relentlessly pursues excellence to improve the health status of the region.
Meritus Health is officially seeking accreditation and licensure to open a proposed four-year osteopathic medical school in Hagerstown.
The Director of Research for the proposed Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, reporting to the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, will be responsible for managing the efforts and activities for the research department and for maintaining a competitive position and profitability in the research sector with other osteopathic medical schools, allopathic medicals schools, residency programs, commercial programs, facility projects and community physician projects. Works with grant manager, and Associate deans to ensure research department functions within a broader context.
Education - BS in science related field or equivalent 5 years’ experience as research manager
Experience - 5 years of progressive management experience. Research methodology. Able to mentor and advise personnel of situations that need immediate follow up
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to analyze different health problems to determine meaningful ways to pursue change. Ability to manage clinical laboratory and work in a clinical setting. Able to design and manage the laboratory space.Detailed orientation and communication
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Hagerstown, Maryland
Full Time