Translational Research Manager

About the Role

Independently provide leadership for the creation, coordination, execution, and growth of complex research programs. Lead research teams offering guidance on delivering solutions and products to customers. Develop and oversee standards and processes. Lead complex research and regulatory issues, identifying solutions and improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the activities of research teams through understanding system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member.
• Provides leadership to support highly technical and scientifically novel research programs that are expected to experience significant change, expansion, or evolution over time.
• Identifies appropriate resources needed by reviewing funding sources and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, organizational departmental, scientific, and clinical leads to operationalize the mission, strategic plan, budgets, resource allocation, operational plans, and policies.
• Leads project teams and coaches the development of direct reports and other staff to implement multiple complex projects.
• Develops and executes research program plans, goals, and objectives in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Plans, organizes, and oversees the management of resources to bring about the successful completion of study goals and objectives.
• Monitors costs, expenses, and revenue, managing those in relation to budgeted amounts.
• Collaborates in the development and submission of grant proposals related to key national initiatives.
• Oversees regulatory and related aspects of support for institutional and national research networks.
• Partners with investigators and study partners to deliver safe and effective research designs for studies in line with federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures.
• Provides quality assurance support with a focus on compliance with methods, facilities, and controls as they relate to federal regulations.
• Serves as a resource to investigators to assist and provide guidance and education regarding data privacy and security through experience with and knowledge of privacy issues and related federal regulations.

Technical Capabilities

• People Management (Intermediate): Interacting, communicating, building relationships, and developing employees.
• Quality Management (Advanced): Developing a systematic process of checking to see whether a process or service is meeting specific requirements.
• Leadership (Advanced): Formulates a vision while motivating and guiding employees, promoting engagement. Leaders state precise goals, ensure commitment, define measurement methods, and provide incentives.
• Research Infrastructure Development (Advanced): Provides leadership for the creation, development, execution, and growth of large-scale infrastructure for complex research programs. Manages large-scale participant initiatives and serves as a central resource for the research community.
• Translational Science Facilitation (Advanced): Develops, executes, and oversees research program plans, goals, and objectives in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Research Networks Support (Advanced): Oversees regulatory and related aspects of support for institutional and national research networks.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near-term effect on department/area results.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth professional/technical knowledge and basic management knowledge to manage the team.
• Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation, executing short- to medium-term strategies.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time and energy in developing self and others to improve performance and gain knowledge.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles, identifies new possibilities, and develops concrete solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages in formal and informal dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies learning experiences to uncover underlying causes of problems and identify solutions.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of departmental work to effectively manage resources.
• Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas or opportunities from multiple sources to improve processes.
• Applies Technology: Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree required.
• Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience.

Benefits

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.