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The Packard Center at Johns Hopkins is a collaboration of scientists worldwide, working aggressively to develop new treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. The Center is the only institution of its kind dedicated solely to the disease. Its research is meant to translate from the laboratory bench to the clinic in record time. Housed at Hopkins’ East Baltimore campus, the Center is supported largely through private philanthropic funding, as well as more traditional grant support from the National Institutes of Health. The Administrative Director will oversee program administration, and operational execution, translating high level objectives into actionable goals and measurable outcomes. The program comprises five areas of study including clinical and basic science research, data analytics, technology and infrastructure programs. The Packard Center for ALS research has experienced great success in raising large amounts of philanthropic funding to advance the science that will help find a cure for ALS with the help of related foundations.

We are seeking an **_Administrative Director, Packard Center_** who will have oversight of facilitating the strategic planning and operations of the Packard Center, working with the Center Director, respective advisory boards, the School of Medicine, scientific investigators and the center staff. The Administrative Director must be adept at building and maintaining relationships with a diverse network of investigators. The leader must professionally and effectively manage high level relationships, acting as liaison to ensure continued and effective program execution. Knowledge and experience with academic medical centers, large research programs, foundation leadership and funds management will ensure success in this position.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

+ Serve a key leadership role within the Packard Center with responsibility for its administration, programs and strategic plan.

+ Work collaboratively with the Center Director to ensure efficient system operations that provides staff support with resources to enhance research mission.

_Governance_

+ Report directly to the Packard Executive Director and Founder, Jeffrey Rothstein, MD, PhD.

+ Work closely with the Packard Center Advisory Boards to ensure effective implementation of initiatives, milestones, and fiscal accountability.

+ Responsible for communicating effectively with the Advisory Boards and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, information required for the board to function properly and make informed decisions.

+ In partnership with Development, maintain connectivity and engagement with the Packard Center Board of Governors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Packard Center.

_Financial Performance & Viability_

+ Ensure the fiscal integrity of the Packard Center and all its programs.

+ Manage resources and budgets, coordinate vendor selection and automation implementation, and direct priority setting and workflow to optimize efficiency.

+ Support the Development Office ad hoc to secure sufficient resources to ensure the financial health and growth of the center.

+ Oversee an annual budget of approx. $3-4M for Packard Center core operations along with a greater than $12M endowment and a total budget of approx. $10Ml.

_Mission, Strategy & Communications_

+ Conduct strategic planning to ensure that the Packard Center can successfully fulfill its mission in the future.

+ In partnership with the Development Office, support the enhancement of the Packard Center’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and nonprofit organizations. Coordinate and oversee the production and publication of materials used to promote the Packard Center, report progress and steward donors, e.g.annual reports, quarterly newsletters, press releases and maintenance of the Packard Center’s website.

_Organization Operations_

+ Oversee the administration of approximately. 30 research grants for ALS investigators both internal and external to JHU. Coordinate annual meetings of 450 academic and pharma investigators, external advisors, patients and donors.

+ Manage the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff in collaboration with departmental and central HR.

+ Organize and participate in various committees and teams to consult with Packard Center leadership on policy and program needs as well as various administrative needs.

+ Oversee organization of Advisory Board and Executive Committee meetings Manage portfolio of concurrent projects that support clinical research systems and technology applications

+ Lead program planning, documentation, and reporting efforts to keep leadership aligned and informed.

+ Leverage tools like Smartsheet, MS Teams, SharePoint to promote collaboration, version control, track progress, milestones and outcomes.

+ Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.

+ Review and approve contracts for services.

+ Strategic planning and implementation.

+ Oversee the planning and staffing of the Packard Center annual symposium (speakers, agenda and meeting logistics).

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

+ Eight years of related experience.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

+ MBA or advanced degree in a related field.

+ Experience and leadership in nonprofit organizations, disease-focused philanthropies and academic medical centers or other large organizational structures.

+ Management of large and complex budgets.

+ Familiarity with neurological disease.

_This salary range does not include all components of the_ _School of Medicine's_ _compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department._

Classified Title: Research Program Administrator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Administrative Director, Packard Center (The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD

Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($125,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F/8:30am-5:00pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: Packard Center for ALS Research

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.