Program Director, FAME-R

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Operations
USD 68,075-81,690 / year
Posted on Jan 17, 2026

Program Director, FAME-R

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Position Information
Position Title Program Director, FAME-R
Position Type Admin/Professional
Department Executive Education
Full or Part Time Full Time
Pay Grade MN11
Position Summary Information
Department Specific Information
Join NEOMED Executive Education in Transforming Clinical Research Training
Exciting and Growing Educational Role for Innovative Clinical Researcher
Join a team of educators revolutionizing the professional and workforce development opportunities in Northeast Ohio related to clinical research theory and practice.

Why You’ll Love This Role:
  • Excellent Compensation & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
  • Educational Impact: Teach and mentor healthcare professionals in a dynamic academic environment dedicated to empowering those interested in taking an academic formal approach to their research interests.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a regular work schedule with the ability to work from home up to two days per week after six months of employment.
  • Regional Exposure: The individual in this role will have the opportunity to interact with healthcare professionals from all over Northeast Ohio.
The Program Director, FAME-R role allows you to enjoy the excitement of professional clinical research with the benefits of working in a higher education setting.

Starting Salary Range: $68,075-$81,690, commensurate with experience.

Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success-both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance
Summary
The Program Director of the Fellowship in Academic Medicine – Clinical Research (FAME-R) program is responsible for serving as subject matter expert in all aspects of the program and leading program administrative functions.
Principal Functional Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Curriculum Oversight: Lead FAME-R program curriculum development, review, and content creation. Recruit and supervise program instructors, as necessary. Partner with subject-matter counterparts at affiliate organizations to ensure the program meets customer needs. Support program marketing, registration, and learner selection, as needed. Meet regularly with the Executive Director for Executive & Affiliate Education to provide program updates and collaborate on program development and administration. Lead curriculum content development as subject matter expert in structuring and conducting health sciences and translational research studies. Coordinate all program events and learning environments, online and in-person.
Student Support and Assessment: Mentor and coach program learners. Promote the professional development of learners in the program by connecting them with resources and other NEOMED Executive Education opportunities. Collaborate with the Executive Education support team to ensure a high level of customer service and responsiveness to learners’ needs and questions. Attend synchronous learning sessions as needed. Supervise completion of learner assignments and program progression. Meet with learners requiring additional support. Evaluate learner assignment submissions and final projects.

Executive Education Instruction: As workload, experience, and educational qualifications permit, instruct and mentor learners in other Executive Education programs at the discretion of the Executive Director for Executive & Affiliate Education.
Budget and Administrative Responsibilities: Manage and prepare annual FAME-R program budget. Provide program and content-specific marketing materials to support Executive Education marketing goals and strategies. Prepare program reports as requested by the Executive Director for Executive & Affiliate Education

Program Evaluation: Assess, improve, and report on the program based on learner feedback and program review outcomes. Oversee administration of learner outcomes assessment and program evaluation.

Miscellaneous Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Terminal doctoral degree in relevant field (e.g., MD, DO, PhD) or commensurate research experience
  • Three years’ experience leading health sciences or translational research.
  • One year’s experience teaching in a health or life sciences setting.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in curriculum development or instructional design for adult education.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and other office equipment. Must be able and willing to travel to off-site events and educational sessions.

Posting Detail Information
NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines
In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Statement of Values
Optional Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Research Interest