University of Pittsburgh

Assistant Director Research Operations and Project Management

University of Pittsburgh$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of research experience in health sciences or related field
  • Strong technical knowledge in on-prem, Azure, and AWS environments
  • Expertise in project management methodologies, particularly Agile/Scrum
  • Experience supervising teams and fostering collaboration
  • Familiarity with IRB/DUA compliance and security standards such as NIST 800-171 and HIPAA

Responsibilities

  • Lead research operations and compliance team members effectively
  • Collaborate with research teams and Principal Investigators to implement IT solutions
  • Manage project/product lifecycle from conception to completion
  • Ensure alignment of IT solutions with business objectives and stakeholder expectations
  • Oversee team progress on monthly effort reports and budget tracking

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment that supports health sciences research
  • Opportunities for collaboration with diverse research teams
  • Engagement in innovative IT solutions that impact health outcomes
  • Development of leadership and project management skills
  • Exposure to compliance standards and best practices in health sciences IT
Full Job Description
Health Sciences IT (HSIT) is seeking a dynamic professional to fill a dual role that encompasses both Research Operations and Project Manager Supervisor responsibilities. The HSIT Research team provides support for the six schools of the health sciences. As such, they will collaborate closely with research teams and their Principal Investigators (PIs) to recommend existing solutions or design new services in support of research.

This position requires a strategic thinker with the ability to implement comprehensive IT solutions while overseeing project/product management activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical acumen and leadership skills to drive complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. Key responsibilities include strong technical knowledge (on-prem, Azure, AWS), project management (Agile/Scrum), team supervision, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative and efficient solutions.

The incumbent will lead research operations and compliance team members as well. Experience with IRB/DUA compliance as well as various security standards such as NIST 800-171 and HIPAA is expected. Experience with budgets and effort is preferred but not required as this person will ensure other teams complete monthly effort reports and collect and finalize project budgets from other team leaders.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of research experience, ideally in health sciences, along with solutions architecture, compliance, and project/product management.

About University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1787 and is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of higher education in the United States. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 17 schools and colleges. The University of Pittsburgh is known for its strong programs in health sciences, engineering, business, and law. It is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Pitt Innovation Institute and the Center for Energy.
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