Senior Research Programs Administrator

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

The Senior Research Program Administrator (SRPA) supports the VBRI Director (VBRID) in all aspects of research operations to maintain a competitive, rigorous, and continuously extramurally funded research program. Under the direction of the VBRID, the SRPA independently manages day-to-day activities of the VBRID's research program(s), including its laboratory-based and clinical branches. The SRPA manages, provides direction and guidance to the research team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals. They support the submission of applications for extramural funding, as well as the performance and administration of funded awards, and assist the VBRID in the identification, implementation, and maintenance of research collaborations within and outside the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. They serve as a liaison to the clinical research program, coordinate with clinical research teams, assist with development and implementation of industry collaborations, and oversee correlative studies. They manage, train and assist in the mentorship of early career faculty, research personnel, postdoctoral fellows, and students, manage program finances, and collaborate with the lab managers to ensure efficient, sustainable use of resources. The SRPA works closely with divisions across the VBRI including Grants & Contracts, Finance and Human Resources, VBRI partner organizations on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus, and national and international collaborators. This is a dependent position, and the SRPA is not expected to develop their own research program or apply for grant funding in their own name.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day research program operations and ensures they are efficient, effective, and of high quality. Supervise laboratory technologists, graduate and undergraduate students. Design, improve and maintain VBRI administrative program processes. Ensure financial stewardship by managing VBRI resources wisely and identifying opportunities for cost savings. Develop, implement, and maintain quantitative metrics to monitor program performance. In collaboration with lab director, establish and maintain research databases.Identify and pursue strategic funding opportunities. Oversee industry contracts, budgets and other administrative application components. Ensure VBRI compliance with granting agency, state, and federal regulations. Write and submit progress reports.Prepare data and compose manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.Advise and assist Primary Investigators in recruiting and retaining qualified research personnel. Build and administer educational programs to ensure new research staff are trained in lab procedures. Mentor technicians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.Collaborate closely with clinical research team. Assist with clinical trial protocol development. Identify intramural and extramural funding sources. Secure and manage industry collaborations. Coordinate correlative studies.Identify, intramural and extramural opportunities for collaboration. Ensure effective communication with collaborators. Mnaage collaborative databases. Manage multi-institutional budgets. Organize meetings, including follow-up meetings. Develop, plan and implement strategies, goals, and approach for programs and events.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classificationUnderstands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirementsComplies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree in Science, Business, or related field requiredPhD PhD, MD or MD/PhD preferred

Experience

4-6 years Program/project administration or equivalent. required1-3 years Leadership directing teams and individuals. required1-3 years Experience with NIH grant funding and/or in biomedical research education setting. required1-3 years Experience in highly collaborative environment. required1-3 years Experience in academic and/or research institutional setting. required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Manage and prioritize multiple programs and projects with competing deadlines. requiredFlexible, adaptable, agile thinker. requiredStrong communication and collaboration. requiredGrant and manuscript writing requiredKnowledge of program development trends and best practices. requiredHigh emotional intelligence. requiredUnwavering commitment to excellence. requiredHigh ethical standards and integrity. required

Tools and Technology

Personal computer (desktop, laptop, tablet). requiredMicrosoft suite (word, excel, power point) preferredAdobe acrobat, PubMed, EndNote, and Prism applications. preferredKnowledge of NIH ASSIST and institutional proposal development software (e.g. Cayuse). preferredComputer programming (e.g. R, Python) preferred