Program Director, Infectious Diseases Research

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in strategic planning for growth and direction of research portfolio.
• Work with PI to project and plan for growth.
• Recommend, create, and implement changes across portfolio.
• Support PI in prioritization of tasks and allocation of resources, including staffing resources, across projects.
• Assist with identifying funding sources and preparing grant proposals (literature searches, budget development, assemble supporting materials, write select sections, and oversee grant application submission).
• Oversee implementation of Research Program’s social media strategy and presence.
• Ensure Program’s website is accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide program-level direction to study coordinators on the development of protocols, SOP/MOPs, data collection procedures, clinical and data quality management plans, data collection instruments, and training materials.
• Facilitate & ensure protocol adherence, data and clinical quality assurance activities, timely and accurate data collection, and timeline adherence to achieve study goals.
• Advises on the development and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies to ensure targets are met.
• Develop and submit annual progress reports to external funding agencies/sponsors (e.g., NIH).
• Lead development of budgets/cost proposals for research grants (e.g., NIH).
• Perform regular budget tracking and forecasting across grants and accounts based on study progress, delays, enrollment, etc.; track and forecast salary coverage and support for PI and study staff.
• Work directly with Grants Management to track, review, and approve invoices from subcontracts and vendors.
• Function as a key liaison with funding sources and regulatory agencies. Ensure clear communication and compliance.
• Collaborate with Grant Manager to initiate subcontract, material transfer, and data use agreements, provide comments to drafts, and track and ensure timely execution of agreements.
• Work with PI to perform data analytics on progress across research portfolio; prepare communications on progress of and findings from studies to external stakeholders.
• Maintain guidelines and policies with the purpose of ensuring compliance with all government regulations, as well as maintaining alignment with the organization's mission.
• Coordinate weekly research meetings to review project status and progress, discuss group topics of concern. Schedules and leads other meetings, as needed.
• Manage office space. Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies and equipment. Purchase as needed and stay within established budget, submit reimbursements according to Program policy and budget.
• Works with leadership, department managers, and Human Resources on the selection of qualified employees for employment following all policies, guidelines, and applicable laws.
• Responsible for effective personnel management including onboarding, training, directing, chairing meetings, mentoring and instilling a commitment to quality and excellence.
• Maintains productivity and performance to identify and evaluate program strengths and challenges.
• Conducts employee performance evaluations and disciplines when appropriate to include termination, with appropriate supportive documentation as per established policy.
• Encourages staff and personally advances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices.
• Assists with orientation and supervision of graduate interns (e.g., public health or medical students), residents and research assistants rotating through the Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A master’s degree in public health or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in managing projects and operations in public health.
• Ideally 3 years of supervisory experience.