Bio

Proven leader and expert in research administration with extensive experience working with researchers, building teams and establishing programs. I have experience in a broad range of subjects and welcome new challenges.

Currently Director of Strategy and Operations for the Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM), a a team that facilitates the translation of lab-based discoveries to first-in-human cell and gene therapies. As Stanford's hub for cell and gene therapy, the CDCM provides expertise and know-how in the translational process. I lead a diverse team of project managers, research development experts, coordinators, and operations staff. Together we ensure researchers have access to the resources needed to advance their projects and ultimately reach patients.

My career has spanned roles in pre-award/grant development, business management, post-award finance, and operations. I am a proven leader who understands how to bring faculty and staff together to accomplish ambitious goals and do so efficiently. I was instrumental in building the CDCM and before that the research infrastructure in the Department of Pediatrics at Stanford. As the inaugural Director of Research in Pediatrics, I had oversight of research operations, financial management practices, policies, and procedures. The Department's research portfolio spanned bench to bedside with sponsored research expenditures of ~$50M per year and realized growth exceeding 100% in four years.

In my years of academic and research administration experience, I have worked in a foreign university, been an institutional signing official handling pre-award and compliance, managed a clinical department, and have participated in various University committees and focus groups that aim to improve research administration processes. I am an active member of the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), serve as Co-Chair of the Region VI/VII LeadMe Mentoring Program, serve on the national Board of Directors, present at regional and national meetings, and teach a traveling workshop in Contract Negotiation and Administration.

Current Role at Stanford

Director of Strategy and Operations, Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine

Education & Certifications

  • CRA, Research Administrators Certification Council (2016)
  • MA, Saint Mary's College of California, Leadership (2011)
  • MA, University College Northampton, Policy Studies (2003)
  • BA, Saint Mary's College of California, Liberal Arts (1997)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work

  • Girl Scout Gold Award Committee Member, Girl Scouts (January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014)

    Gold Award Committee Member

    Location

    California

Contact

  • Work
    jcory@stanford.edu
    University - Staff Department: Peds/CDCM Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine Position: Director of Strategy and Operations
    • 265 Campus Dr Rm G3040
    • Stanford,  California  94305-5101 

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 5798
  • Other Names:
    Jennifer Cory Doeschot
    Jennifer Doeschot

Links

Work Experience

  • Director of Research Administration, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University (3/15/2010 - 4/15/2018)

    • Oversaw research administration for department, including financial management practices, policies, and procedures, pre-award activities, program development, facilities and space management, and operations. Sponsored research expenditures ~$50M per year; growth of +110% in eight years.
    • Space and facilities oversight, management and strategic planning for Department.
    • Resident expert and mentor in research administration, providing training, advice, direction and policy interpretation to faculty and staff in the areas of financial and regulatory compliance and operations. Chief administrative member of Department of Pediatrics Research Advisory Committee and Annual Research Retreat Planning Committee.
    • Liaison to internal and external partners

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Division Manager, Blood & Marrow Transplantation, Stanford University (3/1/2008 - 3/14/2010)

    Business manager for the Division of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, overseeing daily operations, fiscal management, personnel management and research administration.

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Research Process Manager, Stanford University (11/1/2003 - 2/28/2010)

    Institutional representative partnering with faculty to manage research portfolios and prepare proposals for submission. Advised on project management and financial compliance during the life of awards. Supported the departments of Pediatrics, Medicine/Infectious Diseases, Medicine/Bioinformatics, Microbiology & Immunology, Stem Cell Institute, Cancer Institute, Institute for Immunology, Transplantation and Infection, Cardiovascular Institute. Served as expert partner for CIRM and NIH.

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Senior Research Grants Advisor, Oxford University (3/1/2000 - 6/30/2003)

    Team lead for medical research management group. Reviewed proposals and subcontracts with US institutions and recommended for institutional sign off. Resident expert in NIH policy.

    Location

    Oxford, UK

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Board Member (Region VI Representative), National Council of University Research Administrators (2025 - Present)
  • Traveling Faculty, Contract Negotiation and Administration, National Council of University Research Administrators (2025 - Present)
  • Contributing Editor, Departmental Track, NCURA Magazine, National Council of University Research Administrators (2025 - Present)
  • Co-Chair, LEADMe Mentoring Program, National Council of University Research Administrators (2024 - Present)
  • Traveling Faculty, Contract Negotiation and Administration, National Council of University Research Administrators (2018 - 2023)
  • Traveling Faculty, Departmental Research Administration, National Council of University Research Administrators (2015 - 2020)
  • Member, Society of Research Administrators International (2003 - 2025)

All Publications

  • Post-Award Clinical Research Challenges Cory, J. National Council of University Research Administrators. 2025 ; Sponsored Research Administration: A Guide to Effective Strategies and Recommended Practices
  • Clinical Research Financial Considerations Cory, J. National Council of University Research Administrators. 2022 ; Sponsored Research Administration: A Guide to Effective Strategies and Recommended Practices
  • Remote Work: A Human Capital Perspective Cory, J. National Council of University Research Administrators. 2021 ; Sponsored Research Administration: A Guide to Effective Strategies and Recommended Practices
  • Developing a Research Administration Mentoring Program for Departmental Staff Cory, J. Saint Mary's College of California. 2011