Research Manager Ophthalmology

Department: MED-Ophthalmology

Salary/Grade: EXS/7

Target hiring range for this position will be between $63,080 - $82,160. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Oversees a major department-wide program. Provides direction and thought leadership to develop strategic administrative initiatives that meet the research mission of the department. Oversees the effective, compliant, & efficient daily management of all operational, financial, & business functions in support of the research program & in coordination with central offices such as Research Administrative Services (RAS) and Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS). Represents the research program on internal & external business affairs & is viewed as an expert resource regarding the research program administrative affairs.

The research program is summarized below. (Definitions: Program: plan or system of taking action toward a goal. Project: planned actions with specified beginning & end.)

The research program is a combination of clinical, federal, and faculty initiated studies. Most active members of these studies include: faculty members, fellows, residents, medical student and inter-departmental partners (RAS/NUCATS).

Specific Responsibilities:

Administration

• Directs and leads development of program/project strategic plan.
• Oversees & ensures that day-to-day operations are appropriately managed, efficient and effective.
• Operationalizes goals & objectives; ensures that resources are created or obtained.
• Manages customer service; creates associated practices & procedures & metrics to measure success.
• Analyzes data & recommends & implements changes & improvement to better ensure attainment of mission.
• Manages logistics requirements, including facilities, venue, scheduling, technology, instruction, catering, etc.

Budgets & Financial

• Ensures that the program/project meets associated revenue & expense goals.
• Develops and implements ideas for improving business processes, and increasing program/project revenues and margins.

Evaluation

• Oversees development & implementation of evaluation processes, quantitative & qualitative measurements that ensure that program/project benchmarks are successfully attained and communicated in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manages evaluation processes; recommends & implements changes for enhancement; monitors effectiveness through follow-up evaluation studies.
• Collaborates with internal/external resources to develop meaningful outcome measurements and methods of program/project evaluation that will lead to enhancement.

Grants & Contracts

• Manages professional research administration support staff in order to facilitate & enhance all administrative grant processes & related compliance.
• Responsible for pre- & post-award administration completed by research administrators.
• Builds relationships with Principal Investigators (PIs) & NU research associated offices
• Transfers knowledge & advises on research policy & procedure.

Human Resources

• Manages implementation of human resource programs, policies, procedures & talent management lifecycle & related mentoring & training.
• Manages & provides consultation regarding complex performance problems & issues; administers leaves; approves timesheets & oversees completion of annual staff Conflict of Interest survey.
• Interprets HR policy to maximize effectiveness of HR administration to meet strategic plan objectives.

Program Development

• Manages goals, objectives, outcome measurements and metrics, financial feasibility, marketing strategies and collaboration opportunities with other internal and external organizations.

Regulatory Compliance

• Oversees development & implementation of processes & procedures for all safety, security & compliance programs.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local & NU laws, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Oversees creation &/or implementation of associated training.

Strategic Planning

• Creates & leads a coordinated program of activities designed to increase program/project objectives.
• Develops & executes strategies to involve internal/external constituents and cultivate new individual, corporate, institutional &/or foundation collaborations

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years program/project administration or other relevant experience.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.