Research Program Manager

Provides leadership and management to a growing research team of 5+ members, including mathematical modelers, research coordinators, data analysts, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants; directs the hiring and training of new staff and addresses performance issues; institutes and maintains a reporting structure, staff development activities, team operations, and professional growth; conducts annual performance reviews. The Research Program Manager will work in the Department of Population Health to oversee a portfolio of primarily NIH-funded research focused on comparative effectiveness and decision science to address a variety of topical areas including, but not limited to, HIV, drug and alcohol use disorders, and high preventable mortality drivers such as cardiovascular disease.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Program Manager.

The Program Manager-Research is responsible for overall lab and research management and operations, working to ensure the timely development of activities and execution of deliverables within the established program mission budget and timelines. Works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or lab director and team to ensure research priorities and compliance are achieved. The Research Program Manager will work in the Department of Population Health to oversee a portfolio of primarily NIH-funded research focused on comparative effectiveness and decision science to address a variety of topical areas including, but not limited to, HIV, drug and alcohol use disorders, and high preventable mortality drivers such as cardiovascular disease. The Research Program Manager will provide critical management and direction to an active research program led by Dr. Scott Braithwaite, which includes domestic and international studies. The Research Program Manager will provide leadership, administrative direction, and manage the regulatory activities for all of Dr. Braithwaites studies, in collaboration with departmental and division administrators. This includes project management of grant-funded activities and related initiatives, day-to-day management of the research activities and staff, and the coordination of new grant applications. A successful applicant will have experience managing NIH-funded research projects and supervising staff and will be comfortable in the academic medical center environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees a portfolio of research projects, sets and manages timelines, analyzes and manages resources, ensures adequate reporting and documentation, organizes and delegates tasks, and monitors project goals, deliverables, budgets, and resource allocation in collaboration with project teams. Identifies and addresses obstacles and program operational issues. Sets agendas and directs internal team project meetings.
• Ensures that study activities are carried out in accordance with sponsor guidelines and budget restrictions.
• Identifies, responds to, and participates in the resolution of potential and actual problems in study operations and participant activities.
• Monitors recruitment and tracks study progress to ensure that timelines and quality are maintained.
• Oversees data registries, including ensuring the quality and completeness of research data.
• Provides leadership and management to a growing research team of 5+ members, including mathematical modelers, research coordinators, data analysts, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants; directs the hiring and training of new staff and addresses performance issues; institutes and maintains a reporting structure, staff development activities, team operations, and professional growth; conducts annual performance reviews. 
• Manages regulatory requirements and critical documents for Dr. Braithwaites studies. Drafts IRB and sponsor correspondence relating to regulatory, QA and DSMB issues and actions. Responsible for submissions to both NYU Langone Health's IRB and external IRBs. 
• Serves as a liaison between all involved stakeholders for multi-institutional collaborative projects; ensures effective ongoing communications with all collaborators; tracks collaboration deliverables; builds and maintains critical relationships. 
• Travels to domestic and international partner sites to deliver progress updates and conduct workshops.  Contributes to content and logistics planning for trips.
• Develops and submits progress reports to research sponsors, including reporting on deliverables, regulatory status, financial reports, and progress updates. 
• Manages daily administrative operations of the program. Develops fluency in NYU Langone Health systems, including Research Navigator, PeopleSoft, MyTime, NYULH Learning, etc. for managing administrative and financial functions. 
• Guides new grant application process.  Coordinates efforts among study team, Grants Management, and Sponsored Programs Administration. Drafts application elements.  Reviews and edits scientific content.
• Co-authors presentations, manuscripts, and routine stakeholder updates. 
• Represents the research team at meetings and conferences. 
• Maintains/enhances professional growth and development through participation in seminars, professional affiliations, and internal training sessions to keep abreast of trends in the fields of comparative effectiveness and decision science as well as project management and people management. 
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelors degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years total related progressive experience with at least 2 years serving in a lead capacity over research projects. Strong management skills, financial expertise, strategic planning skills and grant writing. Proficiency in using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. Excellent oral, written, and communication skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management; must work and communicate effectively with both internal and external parties. Ability to work within a team environment and independently with limited supervisory oversight. Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to organize complex tasks to meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, outstanding judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:
At least 5 years of demonstrated successful project management/leadership including experience managing direct reports. Master's Degree preferably in Public Administration, Public Health, Psychology, or Social Work.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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