Manager, Research Programs

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Organization :

Pediatric Infectious Disease

Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY

The Mgr. Research Programs serves as program manager for clinical research studies including but not limited to assisting in the development of recruitment goals; participating in the clinical study budget development and negotiation process; supervising a team of clinical research staff including nurses and coordinators; communication of performance expectations; conducting performance evaluations; and monitors qualify assurance standards programs and procedures within the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

Defines and drives long-term program strategies goals and objectives in alignment with organizational priorities and executive leadership vision.

Provides strategic oversight and thought leadership for complex multi-faceted programs ensuring alignment across departments and enterprise initiatives.

Establishes governance frameworks and communication protocols to optimize collaboration transparency and accountability across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Leads resource planning and allocation ensuring successful delivery of high-impact programs within scope timeline and budget.

Serves as a primary liaison with external partners industry leaders and key stakeholders strengthening organizational reputation and fostering strategic alliances.

Peer Leadership

Demonstrates transformational leadership inspiring teams and peers to achieve ambitious goals and adopt best practices.

Serves as a mentor and coach to emerging leaders fostering talent development and succession planning.

Leads large-scale project teams or cross-functional workgroups driving collaboration and accountability across organizational boundaries.

Financial Processes

Oversees multi-million-dollar budgets ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.

Develops and implements financial governance models including forecasting variance analysis and risk mitigation strategies.

Partners with senior finance leadership to resolve complex budgetary challenges optimize resource utilization and ensure compliance with institutional policies.

Produces high-level financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership providing actionable insights for decision-making.

Ensures robust financial controls and documentation for grants contracts and institutional funding streams.

Quality Management

Leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency scalability and quality standards across programs.

Utilizes advanced analytics and data-driven methodologies to identify trends mitigate risks and inform strategic decisions.

Champions innovation and change management introducing new frameworks and technologies to improve organizational performance.

Possesses expert-level knowledge in program management and broad understanding of related disciplines enabling holistic problem-solving and strategic foresight.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) (Required)

5 years relevant experience (Required)

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nations longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt HealthsStrategic Directions the Office of Research providesshared research resourcesadministrative expertiseand professional guidance to enablethetrans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training forall the research faculty trainees students and staff.

Core Accountabilities :

• Organizational Impact : Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department / area.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Identifies issues gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge : Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional / technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.
• Team Interaction : Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications :

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Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 5 years

Education : Bachelors

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE / Vets / Disabled.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Quantitative Research,Spss,Clinical Research,Data Collection,Clinical Trials,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Survey Design,Qualitative Research,Market Research,Research & Development,Project Coordination

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1