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Research Center Programs Manager

We are seeking a Research Center Programs Manager to Join the Center for Substance Use and Infectious Disease Care Integration at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where we are dedicated to pioneering innovative strategies to enhance infectious disease health outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders. An experienced research professional is needed to lead the development and implementation of research, technical, programmatic, and administrative aspects of large-scale research programs.


This position will provide program development and leadership and be responsible for the overall coordination and management of multiple projects. This position will be responsible for administrative, operational, and functional components of multiple projects working with the center faculty. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of infectious disease health outcomes and substance, use disorders, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Lead a diverse research portfolio of 5 grants totaling $10 million in funding, overseeing interventional and observational studies in clinical and community settings.
    • Manage clinical trials portfolio and research activities, ensuring compliance with scientific principles, and operational efficiency.
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures for clinical research, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance.
    • Manage all regulatory communications and collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and IRBs to ensure compliance with regulations and protocols.
    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, fostering partnerships for program advancement and impact.


    Recruitment & Team Leadership

    • Recruit, train, and supervise research staff, ensuring effective workload distribution and fostering a collaborative team environment.
    • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities for team members.
    • Design and implement effective team structures to meet program goals, ensuring high-quality work output.


    Technical Work & Program Development

    • Lead strategic planning and implementation independently, driving high-level strategy design and innovation.
    • Oversee technical work, including capacity building, training, and program support activities.
    • Demonstrate expertise in relevant technical areas, ensuring excellence in program deliverables and outcomes.


    Professional Growth & Representation

    • Lead center-wide initiatives and strategic partnership development efforts, representing the organization at external events and meetings.
    • Engage with other university programs, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
    • Identify opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement within the center.


    Resource Management & Compliance

    • Direct meetings to discuss clinical trials portfolio, staffing needs, and resource allocation.
    • Oversee regulatory compliance and protocol development, ensuring adherence to guidelines and subject safety.
    • Manage clinical research budget generation and financial management in collaboration with financial administration.


    Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving experience, good communication skills, and ability to motivate others.
    • Ability to work effectively as a manager in a team environment.


    Minimum Qualifications
    • Master's Degree or PhD in a related discipline.
    • Eight years related experience including significant experience in the field conducting large research projects.
    • Experience in project management, regulatory affairs, and financial management of clinical trials.
    • Previous experience working with medically underserved populations and ability to connect with and value experiences of substance-using populations.


    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience in clinical research in academic, government, or pharmaceutical settings.
    • Minimum of five years of substantive experience with IRB processes and protocols.
    • Some supervisory, training, and performance management experience for exempt and non-exempt staff.
    • Interest and commitment to providing compassionate care and support to individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

     

     

    Classified Title: Sr. Research Program Manager 
    Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Center Programs Manager   
    Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
    Starting Salary Range: $64,000 - $118,000 Annually ($118,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
    Employee group: Full Time 
    Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm 
    Exempt Status: Exempt 
    Location: School of Medicine Campus 
    Department name: SOM DOM Bay Infectious Disease  
    Personnel area: School of Medicine 

     

     

    Total Rewards
    The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

    Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

    **Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

    The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

    The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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    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.

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    The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

    The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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