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VICTR

Job Summary:

This is a full-time/exempt term position lasting six months to one year.

JOB SUMMARY

In your pivotal role as a Scientific Research Project Manager, you will manage large multi-disciplinary projects under occasional guidance. Communicate with stakeholders across funding organizations and within the department to maximize information sharing around progress, needs, interdependencies and/or accomplishments. Coordinate activities of best practice maintenance, project team, project development and timeline management, special projects, quality control of deliverables and standardization of processes toward more effective and efficient operations.

About the Department

The Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical & Translational Research (VICTR) is Vanderbilt’s virtual home for clinical and translational research. Supported by Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Office of Research and the NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Service Award (CTSA), the mission of the institute is to transform the way ideas and research discoveries make their way from origin to patient care. VICTR functions to help researchers and clinicians do their jobs better by providing tools and support to improve the quality of research, publications, grant writing, and training for future doctors and researchers. For more information, please visit https://victr.vumc.org/.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Plans, develops, leads and executes projects in order to meet established goals and objectives at the direction of the Principal Investigator.

+ Utilizes scientific knowledge and quantitative and qualitative research skills to perform a variety of research- and operations-related activities, data management, analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, report preparation and management of project budgets and schedules for proposals and projects.

+ Identifies appropriate resources needed and coordinates the curation of research data.

+ Utilizes knowledge of large biomedical datasets to inform project planning, data curation activities, and/or research support.

+ The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

PROJECT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (INTERMEDIATE)

+ Demonstrates proficiency in providing professional and scientific guidance in the execution of day-to-day research project activities. Builds subject matter expertise in relevant areas and is able to thoughtfully identify and execute on next steps to keep projects on track under occasional guidance. Plans and product and/or project requirements documents, project plans, timelines, and other documentation under occasional guidance. Identifies gaps in processes and potential areas for improvement. Facilitates meetings as required with sponsoring agencies and/or collaborators. Communicates as needed with colleagues, program leadership, collaborating professionals, and others.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (INTERMEDIATE)

+ Demonstrates comprehensive understanding in developing and communicating appropriate project documentation, including project overview, scope, team structure, status reports, issues management reports, change control reports, meeting notes, etc., as required in a timely manner. Coordinates and may lead project team and work group meetings, as required. Manages and communicates project status to team members and executive staff, including management of project website, consistent status reporting, and presentations. Identifies, documents, and manages project issues and escalates, as appropriate, to achieve timely resolution. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies including meeting deadlines, when applicable. Demonstrates competence with preparing executive level communications and presentations that require the synthesis of complex and sometimes technical information pertaining to large biomedical datasets.

DATA ANALYSIS (INTERMEDIATE)

+ Serves as the data advisor on projects. Builds relevant subject matter expertise in areas related to large biomedical datasets and demonstrates proficiency in understanding end-to-end data lifecycles and dataflows. Demonstrates competence with data documentation, including data dictionaries and data flow diagrams. May assist with the design of quality control measures and reporting metrics for data.

LEADERSHIP (INTERMEDIATE)

+ Manages multiple projects simultaneously. Maintains tools, computer programs, and SOPs required for projects and/or products. Ensures that regulations and SOPs are followed in all activities. Provides project management leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, hands-on involvement and communication. May contribute to intellectual property development and patent prosecution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

+ 2 years of relevant experience (Required)

+ Master’s Degree or PhD in appropriate scientific discipline preferred

Additional Information:

This is a term position. A term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. This position may also have the opportunity to work remotely.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

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 one's 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.

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