Research Program Associate Director

About the role

The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics (DOP) is seeking a Research Program Associate Director to provide leadership and oversight for its extensive research operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of 2.0 FTE and indirect supervision of 7.0 FTE (based on current staffing)
• Provision of oversight, leadership and strategic planning for pre- and post-award research administrative support
• Compile, analyze, and present data to DOP, SMPH, and UW Health leadership on proposal statistics, award information, trends, and national rankings
• Use departmental data to strategize, refine, and implement policies and procedures to support the research and academic success of DOP faculty, researchers, staff, and trainees
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reports are provided and discussed with principal investigators to ensure financial stability within the research group/lab and plan staffing levels
• Lead and coordinate the DOP Research & Development grant proposals/awards and Capital Equipment allocations; prepare return on investment (ROI) analysis for DOP leadership
• Maintain and develop research-related content for the DOP website and intranet, serving as a robust and up-to-date resource for faculty, staff and trainees
• Develop/lead research administration education opportunities and trainings for faculty, staff, and trainees
• Lead research-related faculty onboarding efforts, including start-up funding requests, new faculty orientations, and regular faculty check-ins within the first 18 months of employment

Requirements

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive responsibility in managing complex, multi-disciplinary research portfolios in an academic and/or health care setting
• Experience with pre- and post-award research administration oversight, proposal development, budget planning and preparation, and automated financial systems
• At least two years of supervisory experience

Skills

Experience with clinical trials and/or a large, complex medical center is strongly preferred.

Benefits

The University of Wisconsin offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $120,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is an ongoing one that requires continuous work eligibility.