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**Open Date** 07/14/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN42478B

**Job Title** Research Dev Associate III

**Working Title** Senior Manager, Research Program Development

**Job Grade** G

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 01488 - SVPHS Research Unit

**Location** Anywhere Utah

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $78,300 to $95,693

**Close Date** 10/14/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Research Unit ( SVPHS Research Unit) at University of Utah Health is seeking a **Senior Manager (Research Development Associate III )** to lead and support a wide range of research development activities. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about advancing research excellence.

The Senior Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing strategic research programs and initiatives that span disciplines and departments. Responsibilities include strategic planning, proposal development, team science facilitation, and fostering collaborations across the research enterprise. While this position will initially provide leadership for the Digital Health Initiative ( DHI ), the scope of work will extend to other emerging and ongoing programs that align with institutional priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative research efforts, build institutional capacity, and work closely with faculty, leadership, and external partners.

The Senior Manager will be a part of the Research Program Development Team in the SVPHS Research Unit, which oversees the development and implementation of key research strategic initiatives. To learn more about the other SVPHS Research Unit strategic research initiatives, please visit:**https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/research/areas-initiatives/**. The Senior Manager will report to the Senior Director of Research Program Development and be part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework and in-person schedule, in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

1. Organize and support strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact research initiatives.

2. Manage initiative budgets and develop funding strategies.

3. Identify research priorities and coordinate resources to support collaborative, interdisciplinary research.

4. Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including potential partners and sponsors.

5. Support fundraising efforts in collaboration with advancement colleagues.

6. Identify and promote funding opportunities from federal, foundation, and corporate sources.

7. Coordinate and contribute to complex research proposals, including writing, team alignment, and compliance.

8. Oversee internal seed grant programs to catalyze innovative research.

9. Support educational and training initiatives, including workshops and curriculum development.

10. Organize research community-building events such as symposia and networking sessions.

11. Oversee communications and marketing efforts for strategic initiatives.

12. Collaborate with government relations and communications teams to share research impact.

13. Contribute to broader institutional initiatives and mentor junior staff.

14. Hire, train, and supervise staff as needed.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree **or** Bachelor’s degree + four years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

+ MS or PhD (life sciences or computational field preferred)

+ 2+ years of relevant program development experience

+ Experience in a university or academic medical center setting

+ Strong organizational and communication skills

+ Experience with complex program management

+ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

+ Flexibility and responsiveness to meet tight deadlines

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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