Research Program Manager
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Location: Wilmington, DE 19805
Description:
Job Description
The Research Program Manager is responsible for providing direct administrative and management support for research projects conducted by the Anesthesia Department. The program manager serves as the administrative lead for all programmatic initiatives that involve the assigned grant and programs; implements and improves operational practices and procedures within the assigned program. The manager serves as the lead and key resource person to support team members and others related to effort reporting requirements; routinely multi-tasks, solves complex problems and is open to constant challenge and change. The manager requires knowledge of grants administration and the research environment, policies, and standard practices; initiates and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external entities. An ability to work independently and prioritize is essentialand the ability to achieve results in the absence of explicit guidance and/or instruction is expected.
Qualifications:
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
The Research Program Manager is responsible for providing direct administrative and management support for research projects conducted by the Anesthesia Department. The program manager serves as the administrative lead for all programmatic initiatives that involve the assigned grant and programs; implements and improves operational practices and procedures within the assigned program. The manager serves as the lead and key resource person to support team members and others related to effort reporting requirements; routinely multi-tasks, solves complex problems and is open to constant challenge and change. The manager requires knowledge of grants administration and the research environment, policies, and standard practices; initiates and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external entities. An ability to work independently and prioritize is essentialand the ability to achieve results in the absence of explicit guidance and/or instruction is expected.
- Coordinates the daily operations and provides primary administrative leadership in supporting external and Nemours funded research.
- Assists leadership team with the implementation of research program objectives, including but not limited to the coordination of annual internal and external reviews of cores and projects.
- Uses effective planning, organizational, coordination, and directing skills to schedule and establish arrangements for various functions
- Advises and acts as a liaison between various private and federal funding agencies
- Prepares summary quarterly and annual budgetary reports for fiscal oversight, including program forecasting
- Collaborates with possible future investigators, scientists, potential mentors, and other Nemours personneland provides information and guidance as needed and appropriate.
- Works with participants and partners to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency requirements
- Analyzes funding agency Requests for Applications (RFAs) and identifies requirements to ensure compliant responses prior to submission of proposals (e.g., supplemental and administrative grant submissions)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business/management/operations or health-related field, such as nursing, psychology, social work, public health or science related.
- Administrative experience with federal research grants and clinical research preferred.
About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.