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Department: MED-Ophthalmology
Salary/Grade: EXS/7
Job Summary:
Oversees the Department of Ophthalmology research 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 Sponsored Project and Research Catalysts (SPARC) 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. Leads the clinical research coordinator team and manages a variety of tasks related to collaboration studies and study startup.
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.
Supervision
*Supervises 5 staff.
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 bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
*4 years program/project administration, 1-2 years of experience coordinating clinical research, including industry trials or other relevant experience.
Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)
*Strong organization skills and the ability to manage a portfolio of projects with varied timelines
*Ability to... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
