Research Program Manager - Center for Asthma Research

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Organization:

Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary:

The Center for Asthma Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for a Research Program Manager. We are seeking an experienced individual with training and experience in pediatric, maternal-child, or adult clinical or epidemiologic studies. The individual should ideally have experience in broad aspects of human studies, regulatory procedures, data management, translational studies, and multi-site investigations. Experience in either asthma or maternal-child health studies would be helpful, although disease content experience is not essential.

The candidate will be a leader and work within a dynamic, extramurally funded and productive clinical and epidemiologic research program focused on asthma and respiratory disease prevention within the supportive infrastructure of the Center for Asthma Research.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, or significant applicable experience.

• Experience, knowledge and assistance in the coordination of human studies and/or

observational epidemiologic investigations.

• Ability to remain goal-oriented and keep investigative team on track.

• Budgetary experience, or willingness to learn budget management.

• Grant writing, scientific writing and editing experience.

• Data management, working in conjunction with data managers and programmers.

• Outstanding organizational, writing, leadership and communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

• Ability to organize complex projects and familiarity with REDCap and Microsoft Office

programs.

• Proactive, flexible demeanor and strong communication skills with ability to effectively

work in a team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aide in coordinating and keeping internal and multi-site research projects on track.

• Assist in developing new grant proposals and manuscripts.

• Aide in data coordination activities.

• Experience, knowledge and assistance in the coordination of human studies and/or observational epidemiologic investigations.

• Ability to remain goal-oriented and keep investigative team on track.

• Budgetary experience, or willingness to learn budget management.

• Grant writing, scientific writing and editing experience.

• Data management, working in conjunction with data managers and programmers.

• Outstanding organizational, writing, leadership and communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

• Ability to organize complex projects and familiarity with RedCap and Microsoft Office programs.

• Proactive, flexible demeanor and strong communication skills with ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Why Join Us?
The Center for Asthma Research is home to an innovative and interdisciplinary team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking studies, collaborate with leading experts across the country, and contribute to a mission-driven organization where your skills and leadership will be valued.

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s 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 Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all 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 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.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education :

Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

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