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Director, Research & Scientific Affairs - Texas

77007 Houston, Texas GE HealthCare

Posted 15 days ago

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**Job Description Summary**
As a member of the Research & Scientific Affairs team within the Office of Science and Technology, this role is responsible for growing and maintaining healthy scientific partnerships with external researchers, key opinion leaders, and healthcare leadership through collaborative research and applied science. This role will serve as liaison between commercial, research & development activities & target key opinion leaders in support of product roadmap development, tech innovation, & research needs.
**Job Description**
As a member of the Research & Scientific Affairs team within the Office of Science and Technology, this role is responsible for growing and maintaining healthy scientific partnerships with external researchers, key opinion leaders, and healthcare leadership through collaborative research and applied science.
This role oversees cross-modality research and scientific (non-commercial) partnerships in the assigned region or sector in support of compliant and effective scientific engagement with external stakeholders to advance a common vision of helping clinicians provide the best patient care possible.
This role includes key academic and large healthcare systems throughout Texas and the surrounding region. The sector includes scientific engagements across all of GE HealthCare (GEHC)'s product lines with primary areas of scientific focus in radiology, advanced digital & AI solutions, and patient monitoring/solutions.
GE HealthCare is a medical technology and diagnostics business creating a world where healthcare has no limits. By partnering with the world's experts in health care, we accelerate the impact of our scientific and research initiatives beyond what GEHC or our clinical partners could achieve independently. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
**Essential Responsibilities**
The Research & Scientific Affairs Director serves as liaison between product engineering and research & development teams, marketing & commercial teams, and external healthcare researchers in support of GE HealthCare's scientific objectives. The primary responsibility is to own scientific engagement strategy, implementation, and long-term success at the regional level.
+ Serve as an independent (without commercial objectives) enabler of scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, healthcare institutions, and healthcare research entities in support of GEHC's scientific and innovation/product objectives.
+ Conduct customer or collaborator facing presentations to articulate GEHC's scientific objectives and collaboration opportunities.
+ Identify partners and projects based on robust product, technology, and research strategies aligned with GEHC's scientific objectives and engage the appropriate GEHC product stakeholders for consideration/discussion.
+ Maintain operating mechanisms for research payment milestone tracking to compliantly meet research payment and reporting responsibilities.
+ Work with institution's research and innovation leadership to establish mutually agreeable partnership-level structure, cross-modality scientific partnership agreements (e.g., master research agreements), success metrics, and operating mechanisms to ensure sustainable productive scientific engagement.
+ Maintain consistency of scientific engagements with key opinion leaders in the assigned sector or region.
+ Coordinate executive-level research interactions with key research partners including technology roadmap discussions, research steering meetings, and advisory councils.
+ Coordinate regularly with regional customer-facing teams to ensure compliant exchange of information and coordination where appropriate.
+ Connect researchers and key opinion leaders with GEHC's marketing and product businesses in support of speaker/advisory activities, co-authorship, education programs, and other non-commercial collaboration opportunities.
+ Drive clinical acceptance of new technologies by establishing consortiums of key opinion leaders and GEHC stakeholders to generate clinical evidence and discuss clinical adoption activities.
+ Identify external clinical opinions, perceptions and technology trends, and licensing opportunities to influence GE HealthCare's product and innovation strategies, and performance in the market. Clearly communicate market intel with appropriate GEHC functions.
+ Coordinate and manage advisory boards and other mechanisms of engagement with external stakeholders
+ Participate in industry activities (speak at events, join task groups, R&E, GERRAF, LEAD, etc.) on behalf of GEHC.
Ideal candidates will have both strong research and operational understanding of the market's healthcare trends as it relates to GEHC's product portfolio and applications. They will have a proven track record of developing and implementing programs that delivered strong and identifiable business impact. Finally, the ideal candidate should have a background in medical/scientific affairs or research collaborations management from within the medical device industry (e.g., radiology, patient monitoring, radiation therapy, etc.).
**Qualifications / Requirements**
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical discipline (e.g., medical physics, science, engineering) or a healthcare administration/management discipline (e.g., healthcare administration)
+ 9 years experience in the medical technology or device industry (FDA experience qualifies).
+ Depth of business acumen and ability to inform and communicate product, technology, innovation, and research needs and strategies to internal and external stakeholders
+ Excellent written and communication skills across various stakeholder groups including C-level leaders and researchers in healthcare institutions, GEHC business CEOs and general managers, GEHC sales and marketing, and GEHC research personnel
+ Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize work
+ Ability to effectively critique research designs and redirect
+ Ability to indirectly manage and influence across functional areas to align and determine priorities
+ Knowledge of US healthcare systems and clinical practices related to patient care
+ Knowledge of institutional research practices, including research involving human subjects
+ Knowledge of applicable standards, laws and regulations governing research practices, compliance, and the separation of commercial and non-commercial activities
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD) in a technical discipline (e.g., medicine, engineering, data science, science, nursing - radiology or radiation oncology preferred)
+ Previous experience in a senior role responsible for research or other external partnership and project management
+ Knowledge and experience with GE HealthCare products, research partners, and customers
+ Proficiency in Veeva software and SmartSheet
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
**Additional Information**
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
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Senior Director, Research

43201 Columbus, Ohio OhioHealth

Posted 6 days ago

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**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
**Job Description Summary:**
The OhioHealth Research Institute Senior Director will provide system-wide leadership, administration and strategic direction to support OhioHealth research activities. The Senior Director leads, administers, supports and promotes the mission of OhioHealth through research that delivers organizational impact and alignment with the clinical enterprise with excellent stewardship of financial resources. The Senior Director is responsible for directing research operations that span industry trials, NCI community oncology research, multi-center network/consortium studies, and investigator-initiated research. The Senior Director works closely with OHRI associates, clinical enterprise leaders, service line research steering committees, and the OhioHealth research executive committee to deliver success in both the oversight and management of clinical research operations as well as the strategic development of clinical research at OhioHealth.
**Responsibilities And Duties:**
Staff Management:
Works with director team in leading all resources associated with the research unit.
Staff Development:
Provides oversight for the assessment, development and implementation of education and training requirements including internal research education program and promotes external educational programs and conferences to assist staff with certification and advancement.
Staff Forecasting:
Utilizes proprietary databases to forecast project activity and commensurate future staffing requirements.
Study Identification & Execution:
Oversees study feasibility and initiation processes by directing a multi-functional team responsible for the assessment and acceptance of new studies and management of existing studies. Develops and maintains relationships with current and future providers participating as investigators in clinical trials.
Compliance:
Responsible for ensuring that the unit is GCP, FDA and IRB compliant, collaborating with external partners as appropriate. Ensures that all internal and external QA/QC procedures are followed.
Planning:
Responsible for planning staff levels to successfully complete projects that deliver impact for the organization, demonstrate successful stewardship of resources supporting research, and align with service line and clinical enterprise priorities for research. Develops and coordinates short- and long-range goals associated with OHRI operations and service line research steering committees; ensures that work advances OhioHealth's mission and vision towards achieving its true north.
Budget Management:
Responsible for activities in annual revenue and operating budgeting processes. Operates in collaboration with research finance; allocates and monitors budget and expenditures.
Reporting:
Oversees communication with staff, physician investigators, committees and OHRI & Service Line Administration on study progress, procedures and processes. Conducts periodic monthly, quarterly and annual analyses, including but not limited to study enrollment, performance, facility usage and year-to-year comparisons.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
**Additional Job Description:**
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
Masters degree in healthcare or research related field, MBA or MHA.
Minimum of 10 years' management experience including financial and personnel management.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in clinical research operations including administration of clinical projects in a hospital, academic or community setting.
**SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE**
Thorough knowledge and experience in administration of projects in hospital and community settings. Human subjects' protection and research regulations, drug and device development, clinical trials, information technology, study budget development.
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**
40
**Department**
Research Administration
Join us!
. if your passion is to work in a caring environment
. if you believe that learning is a life-long process
. if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
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Director, Research Finance & Analysis

10176 New York, New York Weill Cornell Medical College

Posted 16 days ago

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Title: Director, Research Finance & Analysis
Location: Midtown
Org Unit: Budget and Planning
Work Days: Weekdays and some weekends
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $202,900.00 - $26,100.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
**Position Summary**
The Director, Research Finance & Analysis is responsible for managing and directing the financial reporting and analysis of all research funds at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). This role requires collaboration with research support departments as well as academic departments, centers, and institutes. The incumbent is responsible for directing and overseeing the strategic financial planning, budgeting, and the financial management of comprehensive research initiatives, including in the real estate sector.
The incumbent is accountable for the development and delivery of appropriate procedures, management controls and services to ensure the effective management, audit, accounting, control, and reporting of the institution's research funds.
They are accountable to external research sponsors for ensuring that specific guidelines are incorporated effectively into the internal controls of the institution and that an appropriate financial review framework is in place to ensure that transactions on research grants are compliant and eligible with research sponsor guidelines.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Directs, develops and oversee financial reporting, models, forecasts, and multi-year operating budgets of approx. 500 million to support research operations and real estate initiatives.
+ Oversee and lead cost-benefit analyses for proposed research initiatives and investments as well as managed care contracting negotiations with NewYork-Presbyterian. Present findings to executive leadership.
+ Responsible for monitoring grand expenditures and direct & indirect cost collections, identifying trends and actionable insights.
+ Must ensure alignment of financial strategies with WCM's research priorities across the institution.
+ Responsible for managing and optimizing financial strategies to support the short-term and long-term research goals of WCM.
+ The director will act as the primary financial liaison between research support departments, capital planning, and executive leadership.
+ The director will collaborate with other real estate and capital planning executives and teams to assess and manage financial risk and opportunities associated with infrastructure projects with budgets of approx. 300 - 500 million.
+ Provide analysis and benchmarks related to NIH landscape, including success rate, funding mechanisms, activity types, etc.
+ Perform financial analysis of survey data, such as Blue Ridge and NSF HERD, to support data-driven decision making for research initiatives.
+ Partners with the Chief Operating Officer of Research and the Senior Director of Budget & Institutional Resources on developing strategic financial planning and forecasting as well as streamlining reporting for senior leadership.
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
+ Master's Degree preferred
**Experience**
+ A minimum of 8 years of senior financial experience in financial management, preferably in an academic research setting.
+ A minimum of 3-5 years of direct grant management experience, preferably with NIH/Federal grants.
+ Knowledge of research regulatory guidelines and compliance, specifically with Uniform Guidance and other NIH guidelines, required.
+ Experience managing large budgets and complex financial operations.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Strong analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Proficiency in financial software and tools.
+ Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CFA) preferred.
**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**
Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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Finance Associate Director Research Grants

85067 Phoenix, Arizona Banner Health

Posted 1 day ago

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**Primary City/State:**
Phoenix, Arizona
**Department Name:**
Research Admin-Rsrch
**Work Shift:**
Day
**Job Category:**
Finance
Find your path in health care. Our team members make Banner Health a Great Place To Work®. Learn how you can join our dedicated team of professionals.
**Banner Alzheimer's Institute** is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented **Finance Associate Director** to lead implementation of Workday Grants and other financial operations related to research grants. This leadership role will oversee a team responsible for managing the full lifecycle of grant funding, ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in grant management, preferably within research and have experience using Workday Grant Management or similar ERP.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Lead and mentor a team managing award financial operations including budgeting, reporting, invoicing, and compliance.
+ Utilize Workday Grant Management to track grant activity, manage award contracts, monitor expenditures, and ensure effort certification.
+ Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and federal regulations.
+ Provide strategic financial insights and reporting to support research initiatives and funding decisions.
Preferred Skills:
+ Proven experience in grant management, preferably in research.
+ Strong understanding of Workday Grant Management or similar financial systems.
+ Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
+ Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
+ Strong background using Microsoft Office Programs.
+ Experience with Lawson or similar ERP systems.
**Schedule** : Exempt, full-time, 40hrs between Monday - Friday.
**Location** : Remote, Hybrid - Arizona
Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) was established in 2006 as Banner Health's first Center of Excellence. Banner Sun Research Health Institute (BSHRI) was founded in 1986. Our team is uniquely, passionately, and strategically committed to ending Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders without losing another generation and to providing an unparalleled model of care for families facing this devastating disease. Banner Research is committed to improving people's lives through comprehensive patient care and advances that capitalize on the best biomedical research. We intend to make a transformational difference in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders research and care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides financial leadership and expertise to specific business entitles in order to ensure the achievement of financial goals and performance metrics. This position provides timely financial analysis and ensures consistency of accounting practices in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides leadership in the achievement of financial goals including revenue growth, operating margins, accounts receivable and expense management, and other operating efficiency measures. Ensures effective processes are in place for accurate charge capture and CDM management, timely billing and collection, and compliance with appropriate cost standards and principles. Identifies performance improvement opportunities through analysis of trends and variances.
2. Manages key financial, accounting, budgeting and reporting processes and systems ensuring compliance with existing company systems, fiscal policies and procedures, internal controls, and GAAP. Develops and implements other appropriate policies and procedures as necessary.
3. Works closely with operations management to provide financial information for use in planning, staffing, budgeting and other operational decision making. Establishes and reports financial performance metrics in conjunction with operations management.
4. Presents financial information and trends to stakeholders including internal committees, management and administration.
5. Oversees financial reporting to federal or state agencies and ensures compliance in all aspects of financial operations.
6. Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, and personnel evaluations. Provides on-going financial education opportunities for staff and administration, as necessary.
7. Manages and monitors contracts or subcontracts to ensure payments are appropriate and in compliance with any regulatory requirements.
8. Supports the achievement of financial goals and performance metrics for operating unit. The incumbent exercises authority and control over the assigned responsibilities of this position. This position is involved in identifying and resolving operational problems. Independently must be able to work with internal and external professional contacts, maintaining a positive customer service attitude at all times. Continually develops improvement processes in accounting, finance and other departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, related field or equivalent experience.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with five years prior work experience in healthcare finance. Requires in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, cost accounting, and healthcare reimbursement methodologies. Must have strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills to work with all levels of management and external stakeholders. Must be able to compose correspondence and prepare detailed operating and financial reports using advanced computer skills and knowledge of office desktop software. Must be able to work independently, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Must be able to compose correspondence and prepare detailed operating and financial reports using advanced computer skills and knowledge of office desktop software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous supervisory experience is highly preferred. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Administrative Director, Research Strategy & Finance

10176 New York, New York Weill Cornell Medical College

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Title: Administrative Director, Research Strategy & Finance
Location: Upper East Side
Org Unit: Administration
Work Days:
Weekly Hours: 35.00
Exemption Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $152,000.00 - $182,400.00
*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
**Position Summary**
Jointly reports to the Department CAO and Vice Chair of Research, this role serves as a strategic partner in advancing the department's research mission, aligning financial planning with long-term growth, and fostering a culture of innovation, compliance, and operational excellence for the Department of Medicine.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Cultivates strong partnerships with Research Business Management to streamline funding workflows, ensure compliance, and optimize resource allocation across research programs.
+ Designs and delivers high-impact research analytics and executive dashboards that inform strategic decision-making and highlight departmental achievements.
+ Leads the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of research policies and procedures that promote compliance, operational efficiency, and equity across diverse research programs.
+ Collaborates with institutional stakeholders to ensure alignment with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and internal governance standards.
+ Designs and manages a dynamic, multi-year research planning and tracking dashboard that integrates financial forecasts, space utilization, personnel metrics, and grant timelines.
+ Ensures dashboards are accessible, visually intuitive, and adaptable to evolving priorities, serving as a central tool for data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
+ Provides executive leadership with actionable insights to inform strategic investments, anticipate funding gaps, and monitor progress toward departmental research goals.
+ Oversees and refines bridge funding protocols to ensure timely support for investigators during funding gaps, maintaining research continuity and morale.
+ Supports Vice Chair of Research on strategic initiatives. Provides high-level analysis, stakeholder coordination, and change management support to ensure successful execution of strategic goals.
+ Oversees the Assistant Director for Research Administration, offering strategic guidance and developmental support across key initiatives, including the Fund for the Future, Annual Research retreat, and other projects.
+ Directs the stewardship of restricted and designated funds, ensuring compliance with donor intent, institutional policies, and federal regulations.
+ Oversees administrative & research space management, including updates to the annual space survey and approval of utilization of space.
+ Manages the annual equipment inventory process to ensure accurate reporting, compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, and readiness for audits.
+ Oversees corporate card policy compliance and approval workflows, ensuring responsible stewardship of departmental funds.
+ Leads financial oversight of Master Services Agreements (MSAs), ensuring timely invoicing, budget reconciliation, and compliance with contractual obligations.
**Education**
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, or related field; or PhD, strongly preferred.
**Experience**
Approximately 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative, financial, and supervisory experience, preferably in an academic medical center.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Demonstrated success in leading complex research operations within an academic medical center.
+ Proficiency in data visualization tools and financial modeling.
**Licenses and Certifications**
**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**
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Director, Research and Development Transformation

07308 Jersey City, New Jersey Organon & Co.

Posted 12 days ago

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**Job Description**
**The Position**
The Transformation Director is responsible for supporting the execution of the Organon Research & Development future vision, strategy and roadmap. As a member of the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) team, the Transformation Director contributes to the transformation of our R&D organization and ensures the successful execution of key R&D transformation projects through project-based initiatives.
The Transformation Director reports into the Head, Strategy & Transformation within the Innovation Strategy & Integration (ISI) team. This role requires effective collaboration with cross functional teams to drive key projects and establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and agreement. In addition to driving the execution of transformation initiatives, this role is responsible for developing governance and reporting for the Strategy & Transformation team, identifying simplification and continuous improvement opportunities and helping to build a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
Success in this role depends on a candidate's ability to develop relationships with cross functional teams, lead complex, cross-functional R&D projects, have an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to drive projects through completion, including communication and change management.
**Responsibilities**
+ Work closely with the Head of S&T to develop a transformation capability including governance and transformation portfolio tracking and reporting, that supports the execution of transformation projects across R&D.
+ Utilize strong project management skills along with agile and/ or lean six sigma principles to execute transformation projects that align with the R&D strategy.
+ Develop a business-as-usual process maintenance model and governance.
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and members of the R&D Leadership Team (LT).
+ Maintain a prioritized book of work for the Strategy & Transformation function.
+ Develop change management strategies and partner with R&D Communications to execute communications plans.
+ Help create a high performing team that is focused, empowered and delivers on business priorities.
+ Drive a culture of inclusivity, respect, innovation and entrepreneurism.
**Required Education, Experience and Skills**
+ Bachelor's degree required with eight years of related experience (six years with Master's degree).
+ Master's degree preferred.
+ Minimum eight years strategy and operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
+ Experience leading strategic and organizational transformation projects through to implementation including change management.
+ Prior management consulting experience a plus.
+ Business Acumen: Lead and drive transformation projects utilizing advanced project management skills, excellent strategic thinking skills, and a deep and broad working knowledge of the end-to-end drug development process. Have strong business acumen and experience in leading business transformation projects including skills in process mapping, process improvement and change management.
+ Leadership: Ability to engage and influence senior level stakeholders around business strategy, goals, and business outcomes, and drive them towards strategic decisions. Ability to drive and influence work outside of your function.
+ Collaboration: Work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, including the ability to build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships.
+ Business Consulting: Skill in consulting and ability to identify issues and recommend solutions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
+ Oral and Written Communications: Outstanding verbal, written, and executive level presentation abilities and interpersonal skills.
+ Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing team, provide mentorship, guidance and support to drive individual and collective success.
+ Planning: Support the prioritization and planning of initiatives with available resources.
+ Performance metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of strategic and transformation initiatives.
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Director, Research and Development Transformation

19462 Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania Organon & Co.

Posted 12 days ago

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**Job Description**
**The Position**
The Transformation Director is responsible for supporting the execution of the Organon Research & Development future vision, strategy and roadmap. As a member of the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) team, the Transformation Director contributes to the transformation of our R&D organization and ensures the successful execution of key R&D transformation projects through project-based initiatives.
The Transformation Director reports into the Head, Strategy & Transformation within the Innovation Strategy & Integration (ISI) team. This role requires effective collaboration with cross functional teams to drive key projects and establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and agreement. In addition to driving the execution of transformation initiatives, this role is responsible for developing governance and reporting for the Strategy & Transformation team, identifying simplification and continuous improvement opportunities and helping to build a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization.
Success in this role depends on a candidate's ability to develop relationships with cross functional teams, lead complex, cross-functional R&D projects, have an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to drive projects through completion, including communication and change management.
**Responsibilities**
+ Work closely with the Head of S&T to develop a transformation capability including governance and transformation portfolio tracking and reporting, that supports the execution of transformation projects across R&D.
+ Utilize strong project management skills along with agile and/ or lean six sigma principles to execute transformation projects that align with the R&D strategy.
+ Develop a business-as-usual process maintenance model and governance.
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and members of the R&D Leadership Team (LT).
+ Maintain a prioritized book of work for the Strategy & Transformation function.
+ Develop change management strategies and partner with R&D Communications to execute communications plans.
+ Help create a high performing team that is focused, empowered and delivers on business priorities.
+ Drive a culture of inclusivity, respect, innovation and entrepreneurism.
**Required Education, Experience and Skills**
+ Bachelor's degree required with eight years of related experience (six years with Master's degree).
+ Master's degree preferred.
+ Minimum eight years strategy and operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industries.
+ Experience leading strategic and organizational transformation projects through to implementation including change management.
+ Prior management consulting experience a plus.
+ Business Acumen: Lead and drive transformation projects utilizing advanced project management skills, excellent strategic thinking skills, and a deep and broad working knowledge of the end-to-end drug development process. Have strong business acumen and experience in leading business transformation projects including skills in process mapping, process improvement and change management.
+ Leadership: Ability to engage and influence senior level stakeholders around business strategy, goals, and business outcomes, and drive them towards strategic decisions. Ability to drive and influence work outside of your function.
+ Collaboration: Work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, including the ability to build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships.
+ Business Consulting: Skill in consulting and ability to identify issues and recommend solutions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
+ Oral and Written Communications: Outstanding verbal, written, and executive level presentation abilities and interpersonal skills.
+ Team Leadership: Help build and lead a high-performing team, provide mentorship, guidance and support to drive individual and collective success.
+ Planning: Support the prioritization and planning of initiatives with available resources.
+ Performance metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of strategic and transformation initiatives.
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Executive Director, Research Shared Services

77007 Houston, Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
The Executive Director of Institutional Shared Resources provides administrative, scientific, financial, and operational oversight and management for all institutional core facilities; determines the value of MD Anderson core facilities to MD Anderson investigators and makes recommendations; develops, promotes, and obtains support for new core facilities, to ensure the effective operation of the research enterprise. The Executive Director serves as the dedicated administrative leader for all institutionally supported Core Facilities/Shared Resources.
KEY FUNCTIONS
I. Strategic Planning & Financial Oversight of Core Facilities:
Maintain knowledge of institutional research programs and priorities, new core facility services, initiatives/goals, personnel. Maintain knowledge of current trends in science and technology relevant to core facilities. Increase visibility/utility of shared resources/services to research community. Assists in the development and implementation of the MD Anderson Scientific Priorities as they relate to shared resources, ensuring alignment with the strategic plans across the institution. Leads strategic planning for core facilities. Evaluates new services and new core facilities with considerations of core facilities available at other institutions. Maintains knowledge of latest technologies and advances. Determines infrastructure needs including facilities and information technology. Enhances innovation in cores. Manages fiscal activities, including budget coordination, financial analysis, and grant administration, and oversees the monitoring of revenue cycle activities and compliance with regulatory standards for institutional shared resources/core facilities. Facilitates efficient and effective communication between shared resources/core facilities leadership, oversight boards and the research community to ensure that MCC research meets the highest standards for speed, safety, effectiveness, and quality in a manner that enhances the reputation of the organization. Develop and maintain systems designed to facilitate research collaborations and mentorship. Inform MD Anderson faculty, department chairs and senior leadership about requirements for compliance with institutional, local, state and federal rules, regulations, and procedures that impact upon the conduct of core facilities. Inform core facility directors and managers about and monitor compliance with relevant institutional, state and federal guidelines and policies. Review core facility operations on a regular basis, make recommend actions as needed to address concerns/issues.
II. Administration & Leadership:
Directs, monitors, coordinates, and evaluates the comprehensive administrative operations for institutional core facilities/shared resources at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Executive Director works closely with the CCSG Associate Center Director for Administration, Associate Directors, and Program Leaders. Integrates innovative and creative best practices across the research community, ensuring a level of customer service and support, which readily enables faculty and research staff to dedicate their efforts toward direct research activities. Advises the CCSG Associate Center Director for Administration on all matters pertaining to core facilities/shared resources administration and operations and assists with the duties of the CCSG Associate Center Director for Administration as needed. Completes bi-annual surveys of MCC membership to determine effectiveness of meeting member's research infrastructure needs. Communicates applicable rules, regulations and expectations regarding research resources, research activities, research funding, and the use of research data to core facility directors, staff and faculty. Participate in institutional oversight for core facilities. Analyze relevant core facility data, advise/report to cancer center leadership. Participate in core facility advisory committee meetings. Work with core facility managers/directors to develop, review and monitor core services and operations. Work with the Technology Task Force, Core Facility Oversight Board and the CCSG Executive Committee to advise/assist in new core facility development. Develop and implement unified general core operational procedures. Facilitate an information technology supported central core utilization tracking and sample management systems. Organize meetings/outreach for core facility users and managers. Leverage technical background to oversee content accuracy for the central website for institutional core facilities. Leads management of core facility oversight across MD Anderson's administrative units. Work to streamline administrative, scientific, and financial oversight of core facilities done by the Office of Research Administration, Office of Research Finance, Compliance Office, Internal Audit. Provides forward looking, strategic leadership to ensure shared resources/core facilities remain technically sound. Participates as a member of the leadership team for Division operations. Leads advancement of institutional core sharing initiatives. Leads the coordination and oversees core facilities usage by MD Anderson faculty at external institutions, and external users of MD Anderson core facilities. Participate in all committees, consortiums, and strategic initiatives that impact core facilities. Represent MD Anderson at UT System on core facilities issues.
III. Data Management and Compliance:
Collaborate with research analytics and data management teams to collect and analyze financial, scientific and utilization related data for various initiatives related to shared resources and specifically for CCSG assessments and reporting. Ensure adherence to institutional and regulatory standards for proposals and activities. Partner with research administration, research finance and facilities teams to recommend and implement procedures that improve organizational efficiency and compliance. Conducts on-going review and assessment of processes and procedures to ensure the implementation of best practices for core facilities/shared resources operations and administration. Creates and updates performance boards to ensure institutional compliance and optimal performance. Develops and implements performance metrics, including monitoring of the key performance indicators reported to senior leadership. Institutional administrator of core management software. Produces and maintains a computer-based user-friendly system to manage and monitor all core facilities including ordering, scheduling, billing, and tracking use of equipment, services, turnaround times and other relevant metrics. Produces quarterly, yearly and ad-hoc reports to aid in evaluation of core facilities. Designs and disseminates metrics performance summaries, scorecards, and dashboards. Develops and effectively implements performance metrics in making strategic process and business decisions. Applies metric driven and strategic analysis in the review, evaluation, and on-going assessment of all institutional core facilities/shared resources. Monitors compliance with agency and University policies and requirements. Interpret policy and guidelines; provide guidance, recommendations, instruction, and facilitation for implementation of the policy and guidelines in each unique situation.
IV. People Management & Research Quality Improvement:
Provides strategic guidance and oversees a team responsible for financial management of all institutional core facilities. Responsible for a team that provides expert advice and support to Principal Investigators in the development of complex submissions for shared resources, assuring the science is crafted consistent with PI's vision and is well coordinated across all elements of the proposal. Lead and supervise staff involved in various aspects of project execution. Provide guidance and support to team members, facilitate their professional development, and ensure effective collaboration and communication within the team.
V. Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: PhD in a biomedical science, business, or health administration
Preferred: PhD and MBA preferred
EXPERIENCE
Required: Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in biomedical research, shared resources/core facilities administration, or a related field
Preferred: Experience overseeing administration of shared resources/core facilities administration
QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in Financial and Usage Data Management: Demonstrated experience in overseeing complex finances. Proven ability to manage shared resources/core facilities documentation, data management, and business plans. Demonstrated ability to hold financial accountability. Demonstrated ability to report on financial data, usage data and scientific impact data of shared resources/core facilities.
- Extensive Administrative Leadership Experience: Proven track record in directing, coordinating, and evaluating complex administrative operations across research, clinical, educational, and outreach activities, particularly within cancer-focused programs.
- Advanced Data Management Skills: Ability to collaborate with research analytics and data management teams to compile and analyze data. Skilled in ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements and implementing efficient procedures.
- Proven Leadership and People Management: Experience in leading and supervising teams, providing guidance, and supporting professional development. Effective in planning and organizing meetings and retreats and managing vendor contracts and staff activities.
- Comprehensive Understanding of Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements for grant proposals and institutional activities. Ability to work with sponsored research administration to ensure adherence to all relevant regulations.
- Strong Communication and Coordination Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of coordinating with senior leadership, program leaders, CCSG Associate Directors, faculty, and other stakeholders across the institution. Capable of facilitating smooth communication and collaboration across departments to support effective grant administration and organizational efficiency.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Information
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Sr. Director Research - Administration - Full Time

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18840 Sayre, Pennsylvania Guthrie

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Donald Guthrie Foundation for Research (DGF) is the research arm of The Guthrie Clinic and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to support, facilitate, and grow high-impact clinical, translational, and basic science research that enhances patient outcomes and improves healthcare delivery within the Twin Tiers community and beyond.

This position represents the administrative dyad component of a physician-administrator leadership model. The dyad pairs the Executive Director of Research (physician leader-HPA) with a senior administrative executive to collaboratively lead the strategic, operational, and compliance functions of DGF. This role is central to ensuring the effective oversight of clinical research, human subject protections, data governance, educational research, and partnership development.

The administrative executive has broad oversight responsibilities across core domains:

  • Clinical Research Operations in compliance and in regulatory areas.
  • Supports research and scholarly activities related to Graduate Medical Education (GME), encompassing residents, fellows and medical students across Guthrie’s 10 residency and 7 fellowship programs and clinical partnerships with GCSOM and LECOM.
  • LEAP Testing Service accreditation (LTS)


Education, Licensure, Certification & Experience Requirements

  • Master’s degree required (MPH, MHA, MBA, or MS in STEM discipline).
  • Minimum 3–5 years of direct experience in clinical or pharmaceutical-sponsored research or regulatory fields such as the FDA, NIH, or HHS.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in managing a clinical research organization
  • Certifications in research administration (e.g., SOCRA, ACRP) preferred.


Leadership & Strategic Planning

  • At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in research administration, higher education, or complex healthcare systems.
  • Demonstrated success with program development, P&L accountability, strategic planning, and cross-functional implementation.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams.


Operations & Compliance

  • Deep understanding of human-subjects research compliance (AAHRPP, FDA, IRB, GCP, ICH).
  • Experience in integrating clinical research into health system priorities and workflows.
  • Knowledge of REDCap, regulatory software, and grant management tools.


Collaboration & Communication

  • Experience partnering with physician investigators and clinical departments.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, especially in multidisciplinary environments.
  • Experience coordinating with university research programs and navigating academic health partnerships.


Essential Functions And Responsibilities

  • Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) & IRB Oversight
  • Work closely with the Organizational Official for the Federalwide Assurance (FWA) ensuring that The Guthrie Clinic fulfills its responsibilities under the FWA.
  • Ensure IRB operations align with federal (OHRP, FDA), state laws and institutional policies. Provides guidance to the IRB in developing policies and procedures, interpreting regulations, obtaining Foundation Board approval of new IRB members, and executing recommendations of senior leadership and governing boards of The Guthrie Clinic.
  • Assist Human Protection Administrator (HPA) by implementing rigorous oversight of human subject protocols, training programs, and IRB quality assurance processes. Assures that the IRB has appropriate resources to carry out its functions and that any additional reviews and approvals required by the organization are obtained before a research protocol involving human subjects can commence.
  • Advises The Guthrie Clinic senior leadership on HRPP regulatory issues.
  • Oversee FDA inspections, audits, AAHRPP accreditation, and documentation workflows to safeguard ethical research conduct.
  • Research Governance & Institutional Integration
  • Serve as the Director of Research to align research priorities with Guthrie’s strategic goals.
  • Serve as the Research Integrity Officer to oversee academic integrity and development of procedures for investigating allegations of research misconduct.
  • Oversight of sponsored research including investigational drug and device clinical trials
  • Oversight of investigator-initiated research. Determine feasibility, scientific review, funding and resource allocation. Communicate directly with FDA for investigational new drug (IND) and investigational device exemptions (IDE), providing scientific expertise to the lead investigator.
  • Lead initiatives in research data governance, REDCap implementation, and policy development.
  • Resource Optimization & Financial Management
  • Develop and monitor program budgets, grant revenue, and research-related expenses.
  • Manage pharmaceutical and federally funded study contracts, billing compliance, and audit preparation.
  • Maintain dashboards to monitor research output, investigator activity, and financial performance.
  • Ensure research is financially sustainable, integrated with clinical operations, and positioned for external funding.
  • Expansion of Research Capacity & Partnerships
  • Strengthen collaborations with academic institutions including GCSOM, Binghamton University, LECOM, Cornell, and others.
  • Support data-sharing agreements, MOUs, and joint research project development.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and cross-disciplinary inquiry throughout Guthrie.
  • Expand and oversee expansion and integration of pharmaceutical clinical research within other Guthrie entities.
  • Support for Graduate Medical Education & Scholarly Activity
  • Lead the administrative support for GME-related research output.
  • Collaborate with program directors, residents, fellows, and medical students to advance scholarly engagement and mentorship.
  • Track metrics and outcomes related to GME academic research productivity.
  • Development of Systems and Infrastructure
  • Build and maintain robust business processes for research operations, including project management, financial tracking, metrics reporting, and contract oversight.
  • Implement quality improvement practices across all research functions.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison to internal leadership, Foundation Board members, and external stakeholders on all matters related to research operations.
  • Support faculty development and mentoring to increase investigator-initiated research output.
  • Lead infrastructure development to support new research lines, including community-based, implementation science, and translational studies.


Working Conditions

  • While in-person presence is preferred, the Administrative Executive may work remotely, with a flexible expectation of at least six on-site days per year to support key activities such as quarterly Board meetings, annual reviews, site visits, or other major events as needed.
  • Standard office setting with regular use of computers and communication tools.
  • Minimal exposure to safety hazards; no direct patient contact.
  • Hybrid or remote flexibility may be considered based on organizational needs.


Internal and External Contacts

  • Daily engagement with staff across clinical, educational, and administrative domains.
  • Regular interaction with academic institutions, regulatory agencies, industry sponsors, and community partners.


Quality Improvement Statement

All DGF personnel are expected to engage actively in continuous improvement efforts by:

  • Identifying opportunities for quality enhancement.
  • Participating in data collection and evaluation.
  • Contributing to improvement teams and initiatives.


About Us

Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.

The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
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Metabolomics Core Director / Research Group Leader

77007 Houston, Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Posted 15 days ago

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The mission of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.
The Core Director (CD) of the Metabolomics CCSG Core will oversee all functional aspects and personnel of the facility dedicated to the state-of-the-art of mass spectrometry-based analyses of metabolites for basic and clinical cancer research. The Director will ensure that this core facility enables breakthrough research including targeted (specific metabolite detection) and untargeted (discovery-based) metabolomics, untargeted lipidomics, and stable isotope-resolved metabolomic tracing (SIRM) in common biological matrices. The CD will ensure that this core facility enables breakthrough research to all MD Anderson and external users. The CD will provide expertise on experimental design, guide suitable data analysis procedures, and collaborate with data interpretation to ensure high-quality and reliable output derived from the Core technology. In addition to technically guiding core activities, the CD will work closely with the Core's Scientific Director to ensure that the facility continues to innovate, adopt new technologies and analytical methods, and bring on new services to enable the Institution's research mission. It is anticipated that together with the Scientific Director leadership, the Metabolomics CD will dedicate up to 20% of its activity to technology development, which is an integral part of the Core.
*Key functions *
* RESEARCH ACTIVITIES *
· Ensure that the core provides state-of-the-art metabolomics service to enable MD Anderson's research mission in a range of biological matrices.
· Assist with identifying suitable approaches to deliver major key activities of the core including targeted & untargeted metabolomics and SIRM for a range of endogenous metabolites.
· Responsible for the development, validation, implementation, and execution of novel metabolomics analytical methods to support, as much as technically and financially possible, the research required by MD Anderson investigators and other collaborators.
· Monitor experimental data acquisition, quality, and timely release, troubleshooting any issues with the assay and instrument performance.
· Work with researchers and when needed with the Scientific Director to plan and execute metabolomics studies, and trouble shoot any arising issues.
· Stay abreast of technical advances in terms of experimental methodologies, miniaturization, automation, and hardware developments. Evaluate the merits of the technical advances and implement these innovative solutions in the Core where appropriate.
· In coordination with the Scientific Director, seek to secure grant and foundation funding both for specific advanced research projects as well as for hardware refreshes.
· Interact with faculty members and their laboratory personnel to devise appropriate experimental strategies for data collection and analysis.
· Consult with faculty on data quality and suggest strategies for improved sample quality
· Direct collaborative projects that require a high level of technical expertise or the application of new approaches.
· Attend conferences, follow research literature, and discuss and establish new approaches with faculty.
· Train and supervise facility staff members to maintain capabilities at the forefront of technological developments.
· Assist with manuscript and grant preparation for collaborative research.
· Maintain a safe, clean, and functional laboratory.
* ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES *
· Oversee the installation, maintenance, and operation of current and future instrumentation and equipment.
· Coordinate, direct and lead a team of successful internal metabolomics experts as well as computational and analytical scientists. Train, supervise, mentor and performance manage the team to ensure optimal function of the Metabolomics Core Facility.
· Complete the necessary documentation for any required formal reports.
· Work with computational and data scientists to ensure that the Core has appropriate IT solutions to support rapid data turnaround and reporting.
· Interact closely with MD Anderson faculty and trainees to ensure good usage of the facility and publish impactful research in high quality journals.
· Establish strong relationships with other metabolomics researchers in Texas and across the Nation, and key relationships with the various instrument manufacturers.
· Be an integral part of the community of Core Directors at MD Anderson and seek to establish synergistic relationships with other core leaders.
· Carefully manage the financial operation of the core; design and implement business models and cross charges from users, bearing in mind the need to provide affordable technology to the core users.
· When required, engage in training of students, postdocs and other researchers on the technology and suitable data analysis methods.
· Participate in choosing and purchasing equipment, and in the development of new infrastructure within the Metabolomics core facility.
· Budget planning for service and maintenance, equipment modifications and improvements, and personnel.
· Responsible for decisions on hiring, promotions, salary changes, performance evaluations, and terminations of focused team of scientists to aid in facility operations.
· Responsible for presentation of the Core to site visitors.
· Establish scheduling policies for instrument access and workflows for equipment operation and usage.
· Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage and performance.
· Liaise with faculty advisory and oversight committees to ensure alignment with institutional needs.
· Ensure compliance with all research and safety regulations, protocols, and procedures to ensure the safety of all participants, researchers, and the environment.
* EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES *
· Supervise equipment usage performed by principal investigators, researchers, post-docs, and graduate students.
· Develop and implement educational and training programs for PIs and their staff.
· Ensure facility users employ proper safety protocols.
A collaborative attitude is essential for this position.
Ability to work well under pressure and drive projects that affect critical timelines.
* OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED *
*Education*
*Required:* PhD in one of the natural sciences or related field or Medical degree.
*Preferred:* PhD Preferred in biochemistry, structural biology, Computer science, or a physical Chemistry.
*Experience*
*Required:* Seven years experience of relevant research experience in laboratory to include three years of managerial experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.
*Preferred:* Experience with mass spectrometry metabolomics, as well as the implementation and development of new metabolomics methodologies, is required. Experience with Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers.
*Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.*
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Information
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* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 146,500
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 176,400
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