JOB SUMMARY: The Director, Research is accountable for the overall functioning of the research arm of the Centers for Research, Practice, and Innovation (CRPI) as well as serving as a subject matter expert in the field of infection prevention research. The Director, Research is responsible for the ongoing development and execution of the APIC research agenda through the APIC Innovation Testing Lab. The director will identify key research questions in alignment with APIC’s research agenda and design studies focused on answering those questions. The director will oversee all aspects of CRPI study development, execution, analysis, and publication, serving as a principal investigator when appropriate. The Director, Research will also serve