Scientific Program Leader II

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

The Duke Division of Surgical Sciences and Center for Human Systems Immunology is seeking a detail-oriented scientist to fulfill a key role as a Scientific Program Leader II. This unique position combines strategic support for the Division’s research initiatives with leadership in managing large-scale, complex scientific programs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Division Chief, Division Administrator, faculty, and cross-functional teams to develop and implement scientific strategies, foster collaboration among surgeons and researchers, and drive innovative research programs. In addition, this role will oversee program management for translational research projects, including preclinical studies, manufacturing, and clinical trials, ensuring alignment with scientific, financial, and administrative goals. This is an opportunity to shape cutting-edge surgical science while advancing impactful research at Duke.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in basic science, public health, clinical research or other related scientific field.


• Five years of program management and/or research experience.


• Experience in Biotech/Biopharma/Clinical Trials/GMP is strongly preferred. Additional training in project management or related training desired.

Other Requirements:

This position is onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.

• Assist the Division Chief and Surgical Science investigators with developing scientific strategies to achieve programmatic goals and implement scientific decision-making processes. Develop, coordinate, and implement scientific research, financial, and administrative strategies essential to the successful management of strategic initiatives for the division. Specific initiatives may include support for state-of-the-art research, faculty development, and fostering collaboration and scientific discovery among surgeons, clinicians, and Division researchers.


• Research and identify opportunities for new and innovative research and develop the necessary cross-functional team of investigators, clinicians, and staff to successfully develop, build and conduct the research program.  In addition, identify the resources necessary to accomplish the identified goals of those research programs.


• Serve as a liaison with the Department’s Research Development team to facilitate awareness of funding opportunities aligned with departmental research areas and programs. Support communication and coordination related to identified opportunities and assist with tracking and administrative oversight to help ensure timely and successful proposal submissions, in collaboration with and under the guidance of the Grants and Contracts team.


• Develop, coordinate, and implement programmatic and administrative strategies essential to the successful management of large scale, complex translational research projects conducted by principal investigator(s); perform a variety of duties involved in the organization, documentation, tracking, and compilation of program information and research outputs.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams as part of a matrix organization with Program Leader Is and support task assignment and monitor workload and project performance.


• Support the development, tracking, and monitoring of program budgets and statements of work, ensuring alignment with finance administrators and the grants and contracts teams.

 

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team and be part of an inclusive culture that is committed to providing outstanding patient care, training tomorrow’s leaders, and conducting innovative research. You'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package, including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

Screening of Applications: Screening continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $86,714 to USD $140,129. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate 's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in basic science, public health, clinical research or other related scientific field.

 

Experience

Five years of program management and/or research experience. Experience in Biotech/Biopharma/Clinical Trials/GMP is strongly preferred. Additional training in project management or related training desired. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in basic science, public health, clinical research or other related scientific field.