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Director, Research Institute
Company : Shriners Children's Florida
Location : Atlanta, GA, 30313
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Shriners Children’s is seeking an internationally recognized, highly motivated and collaborative Director for a major multidisciplinary research institute that is to be established on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta GA. Reporting to the Shriners Children’s Vice President of Research, the Director of the Research Institute will recruit within a new stand-alone facility a critical mass of biomedical scientists and engineers, and actively participate in the planning and design of a new 150,000 sq ft facility. The Research Institute will be fully equipped with cutting-edge equipment and technologies to support wet and dry bench research activities. The Director will spearhead the Institute’s mission to drive discoveries from laboratory bench-to-bedside to improve the quality of life of Shriners Children’s patients. The Director will oversee the research programs of 50 MD/PhD level investigators and their teams, mentor institute investigators, students, clinical and research fellows as well as visiting clinician scientists. df
Shriners Children’s has retained the services of the executive search firm Korn Ferry. For information on how to apply, please contact Jenny Seaver at Jenny.Seaver@kornferry.com.
Responsibilities
- Lead the recruitment and development of 50 MD/PhD-level Principal Investigators and their teams with the goal of driving discoveries from bench-to-bedside in areas related to four clinical lines of service: Orthopedics, Burns, Cleft Lip & Palate and Neuromuscular disorders.
- Lead an integrated, multidisciplinary free-standing bench-to bedside research hub and will create a tight alignment with Shriners Children’s patient care to improve the lives of our patients.
- Qualify for an adjunct appointment at the Georgia Institute of Technology and/or Emory University.
- Contribute significantly to building Shriners Children’s as an international leader in pediatric research for tissue engineering, wound healing, gene therapy, biomedical engineering, movement science as well as genomics, data informatics and applications of artificial intelligence.
- Ensure that all institute investigators build innovative research programs, and maintain a track record of prestigious scientific/medical publications and research funding support from external agencies and foundations such as the NIH, ARPA-H, and major foundations.
- Facilitate research mentoring and education for Institute investigators, postdoctoral fellows and students, as well as clinical staff from across the Shriners Children’s clinical sites.
- Establish and promote the visibility of the Institute as a showcase for the Shriners organization, the research community, medical and clinical staff, donors and the general public.
Qualifications
Required:
- M.D. or Ph.D. in a relevant biomedical field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical biomedical research in one or more areas related to Orthopedics, Burns, Cleft Lip & Palate, Neuromuscular
- Demonstrated leadership skills with proven ability to direct and mentor teams of scientists and manage multi-disciplinary research teams, and complex programs
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, direct strategy, draw sound conclusions, and communicate research results to the biomedical research community and Shriners Children’s leadership
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Frequently asked questions
A Director in a Research Institute must exhibit visionary leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor diverse scientific teams. Effective communication and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration are crucial to advancing innovative biomedical research and driving impactful discoveries.
Unlike broader director roles, a Research Institute Director focuses on integrating multidisciplinary research efforts, managing large teams of MD/PhD investigators, and aligning scientific advancements with clinical applications, especially in pediatric specialty care and translational medicine.
Responsibilities include leading recruitment of top-tier researchers, overseeing complex bench-to-bedside research programs, securing external funding, mentoring junior scientists, and enhancing the institute’s national and international scientific reputation.
Atlanta's growing biotech ecosystem offers robust opportunities for senior research leaders, though competition is high due to concentration of institutions like Georgia Tech and Emory. Candidates with proven strategic vision and interdisciplinary expertise are in strong demand.
While national degrees like MD or PhD are essential, familiarity with Georgia-based research regulations, grant agencies, and adjunct affiliations with institutions such as Georgia Tech or Emory University can significantly boost candidacy.
Shriners Children’s values compassion, resilience, and innovation, expecting its Director to not only lead cutting-edge research but also foster a supportive, multidisciplinary environment that prioritizes patient-centered outcomes and collaborative excellence.
The position allows spearheading a new state-of-the-art facility at Georgia Tech, integrating clinical care with research, and shaping pediatric biomedical innovation, supported by a strong network of investigators and partnerships with prestigious universities.
For senior research directors in Atlanta’s biomedical sector, salaries typically range from $180,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on experience, institutional prestige, and scope of responsibilities, reflecting the competitive market for leadership talent.
Candidates commonly hold an MD or PhD in biomedical sciences, with over a decade of clinical research experience. Proven leadership in managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and securing significant research funding is essential.
The Director is expected to earn adjunct appointments at Georgia Tech or Emory University, fostering academic collaborations, facilitating education, and enhancing translational research initiatives through joint programs and shared resources.