Education Research Consulting Director
Huron Consulting Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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JR-0014227Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.### Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Huron’s Education & Research practice is seeking a Director to join its Clinical Research team. In this role, you will partner with senior university and hospital leaders to strengthen and transform clinical research operations across complex regulatory and operational environments. You will help shape research strategy, guide enterprise-scale change, and deliver high-impact solutions that improve performance and institutional effectiveness.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for driving client delivery excellence while cultivating executive relationships, expanding client portfolios, and developing high-performing teams. You will also contribute to firm initiatives that enhance Huron’s capabilities and culture. This role requires deep expertise in clinical research operations, governance, and regulatory compliance, along with the judgment and executive presence needed to lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity and change.
This position is ideal for an individual motivated by meaningful impact. Someone who thrives in complex environments, is committed to developing others, and is passionate about advancing the missions of our clients within a collaborative consulting firm.### **Key Responsibilities*** Lead complex, multidisciplinary clinical research consulting engagements from scoping through delivery and measurable impact.* Set strategic direction across client engagements and portfolios by prioritizing initiatives, aligning work to institutional goals, and guiding enterprise-scale transformation within academic medical centers and research enterprises.* Serve as a trusted advisor to university and hospital leadership on research strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance, translating complex federal requirements into scalable, enterprise-ready research operations.* Build and manage a portfolio of client relationships to drive repeat work, expansion opportunities, and sustained client advocacy.* Develop, mentor, and retain high-performing teams by defining roles, providing coaching and feedback, developing future leaders, and fostering a strong culture of collaboration.* Contribute to EDR-C and firm-wide initiatives by shaping offerings, sharing expertise, and advancing strategic priorities beyond direct client engagements.**Required Qualifications*** 10+ years of management consulting experience or progressive leadership within a clinical or academic research environment.* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.* Deep expertise in clinical trial management and execution within university or healthcare settings.* Advanced knowledge of federal regulations governing clinical research and associated compliance requirements.* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex, enterprise-scale engagements.* Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling PowerPoint narratives and quantitative and qualitative value propositions.* Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and articulate persuasive points of view to senior leaders.* Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.**Preferred Qualifications*** Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or related field).* Prior consulting experience in higher education, academic medicine, or healthcare.* Demonstrated thought leadership, including publications, conference presentations, or industry recognition.#LI-JH1The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $225,000.
The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.
Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $206,250 - $303,750. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.### ## ****Position Level****Director### ## ****Country****United States of AmericaAt Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.
Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.
Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, #J-18808-Ljbffr
Remotelocations:
Chicago - 550 Van Burentime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR-0014227Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.### Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Huron’s Education & Research practice is seeking a Director to join its Clinical Research team. In this role, you will partner with senior university and hospital leaders to strengthen and transform clinical research operations across complex regulatory and operational environments. You will help shape research strategy, guide enterprise-scale change, and deliver high-impact solutions that improve performance and institutional effectiveness.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for driving client delivery excellence while cultivating executive relationships, expanding client portfolios, and developing high-performing teams. You will also contribute to firm initiatives that enhance Huron’s capabilities and culture. This role requires deep expertise in clinical research operations, governance, and regulatory compliance, along with the judgment and executive presence needed to lead multidisciplinary teams through ambiguity and change.
This position is ideal for an individual motivated by meaningful impact. Someone who thrives in complex environments, is committed to developing others, and is passionate about advancing the missions of our clients within a collaborative consulting firm.### **Key Responsibilities*** Lead complex, multidisciplinary clinical research consulting engagements from scoping through delivery and measurable impact.* Set strategic direction across client engagements and portfolios by prioritizing initiatives, aligning work to institutional goals, and guiding enterprise-scale transformation within academic medical centers and research enterprises.* Serve as a trusted advisor to university and hospital leadership on research strategy, governance, and regulatory compliance, translating complex federal requirements into scalable, enterprise-ready research operations.* Build and manage a portfolio of client relationships to drive repeat work, expansion opportunities, and sustained client advocacy.* Develop, mentor, and retain high-performing teams by defining roles, providing coaching and feedback, developing future leaders, and fostering a strong culture of collaboration.* Contribute to EDR-C and firm-wide initiatives by shaping offerings, sharing expertise, and advancing strategic priorities beyond direct client engagements.**Required Qualifications*** 10+ years of management consulting experience or progressive leadership within a clinical or academic research environment.* Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.* Deep expertise in clinical trial management and execution within university or healthcare settings.* Advanced knowledge of federal regulations governing clinical research and associated compliance requirements.* Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex, enterprise-scale engagements.* Strong executive presence with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling PowerPoint narratives and quantitative and qualitative value propositions.* Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and articulate persuasive points of view to senior leaders.* Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.**Preferred Qualifications*** Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, or related field).* Prior consulting experience in higher education, academic medicine, or healthcare.* Demonstrated thought leadership, including publications, conference presentations, or industry recognition.#LI-JH1The estimated base salary range for this job is $165,000 - $225,000.
The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy.
Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $206,250 - $303,750. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.### ## ****Position Level****Director### ## ****Country****United States of AmericaAt Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.
Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.
Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, #J-18808-Ljbffr