Full-Time PositionGrowth & Development OpportunitiesTo be considered for this position, applicants must submit both a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with their application.What is a Head of Clinical Research?The Head of Clinical Research provides strategic leadership for CSD's clinical research portfolio across its multi-site ABA service network. Reporting to the CEO, this role leads research strategy, grant development, external funding partnerships, publication efforts, and research governance while advancing evidence-based practice throughout the organization.
Working closely with academic, healthcare, and community collaborators, the Head of Clinical Research leads initiatives focused on outcomes research, telehealth innovation, technology-enabled care, and improving services for individuals with autism and complex behavioral needs. This role also chairs CSD's clinical research governance efforts and plays a key role in expanding CSD's national research presence, partnerships, and impact.
What your role is:- Lead the development and execution of CSD's clinical research strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and opportunities to advance evidence-based practice.
- Lead grant strategy, development, and submission for federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities, including letters of intent, full proposals, biosketches, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Serve as CSD's organizational research lead, providing scientific leadership for funded research programs and collaborating closely with academic co-investigators and external research partners.
- Identify and pursue external funding opportunities and strategic partnerships that support CSD's clinical research priorities.
- Lead the development and submission of manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with research and funder requirements.
- Represent CSD's research program at national conferences, professional associations, and other industry forums.
- Translate research findings into meaningful insights and materials for clinical teams, payers, referral partners, executive leadership, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Disseminate research findings across CSD to support the integration of evidence-based practices into clinical programs, protocols, and service delivery.
- Chair CSD's Clinical Research Steering Committee and establish research governance standards across clinical domains.
- Oversee the organization's research governance framework, including policies, standard operating procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Support the integration of research initiatives and findings into CSD's clinical operations and multi-site provider network.
- Mentor clinicians and research staff while fostering a culture of scientific inquiry, innovation, and evidence-based practice throughout the organization.
- Maintain and expand partnerships with universities, healthcare organizations, and community collaborators, including research collaborations, internship programs, and other strategic initiatives.
- Represent CSD in national professional organizations and initiatives focused on autism services, applied behavior analysis, and clinical research.
- Stay current on emerging research, clinical trends, funding opportunities, and innovations related to autism services, ABA, telehealth, and technology-enabled care.
- Perform additional duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.
What's required from you?- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
- BCBA-D certification, or BCBA certification with demonstrated doctoral-level research leadership experience.
- Experience with extramural grant development and management, including federal, foundation, or industry funding opportunities.
- Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publication in behavior analysis, autism services, or related clinical research.
- Experience integrating research into clinical operations and service delivery.
- Experience with both single-subject and group experimental research designs.
- Strong understanding of evidence-based practices and clinical research methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clinical, academic, executive, and external audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and external partners.
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and leadership skills.
- Ability to translate complex research findings into practical insights for clinical and operational stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain scientific rigor while supporting innovation and scalable research initiatives across a multi-site organization.
- A Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) are required for consideration. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.
Benefits & PerksYou will have an opportunity to grow your career in this purpose-filled industry where you can see results every day. Benefits include:
- Competitive, market pay based on experience, location, and skills
- Bonus eligibility
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- CSD-issued devices
- Free college or tuition reimbursement through our Dreams Come True program
