The Program Manager, Research Operations position reports to the Director, Research Operations. This position is responsible for assisting with the activities required to support the function of Research Operations and the Research Community. Research Operations is the Medical Center's administrative body that supports its basic and clinical research program.
Job Description:Essential Responsibilities: - Develops the business plan in collaboration with the program director and leaders. Identifies strategies, objectives, and timetables for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the plan. Updates plan as necessary to reflect challenges and the changing needs of the program.
- Ensures that all program policies and procedures are developed and up to date. Develops program-specific performance measures to assess effectiveness and success of program components. Implements data collection processes and communicates performance through periodic reports to working and executive groups.
- Promotes program to internal and external audiences. Explores and executes internal and external fundraising opportunities for the program.
- Develops proposals and costing for program developments and presents to director and leaders for approval. Manages advisory board / council or committee activities. Sets agendas, facilitates meetings and ensures goals and activities are realized.
- Has the authority to direct and support employees daily work activities. Has the direct responsibility to undertake the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action and performance reviews. Direct Reports: 2-3 Indirect Reports: None
- Assists in planning, monitoring and/or managing budget in functional area of department.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- 3-5 years related work experience required, including 1 year of supervisory/management experience required.
- Experience in program development and implementation.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
Competencies:Written Communications: Ability to communicate complex information in English effectively in writing to all levels of staff, management and external customers across functional areas.
Oral Communications: Ability to verbally communicate complex concepts in English and address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate and persuade others.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex and/or unprecedented situations across multiple functional areas.
Teamwork: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to lead operational initiatives to meet or exceed customer service standards and expectations in assigned unit(s) and/or across multiple areas in a timely and respectful manner.
Physical Nature of the Job:Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling objects. Sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.
Pay Range: $70,000.00 USD - $100,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
