Pilots Program Manager

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at UC Irvine is seeking a Pilots Program Manager to independently oversee the ICTS Pilot Programs Unit. This role manages the full lifecycle of complex research and academic pilot initiatives, from design and implementation through evaluation and continuous improvement. The manager will direct and administer the program's programmatic and administrative operations, including developing policies, processes, and structures to support strategic research priorities. Responsibilities include assisting with program component design, administering administrative, financial, human resources, and facilities aspects, and working with faculty on short-term planning. The role also involves organizing conferences, working under a Principal Investigator to establish center agendas and objectives, and leading committees and cross-institutional working groups. Additionally, the manager will represent the program in professional forums, support communication of outcomes, and contribute to organizational visibility.

Requirements

Academic background and experience in selected area of research.
Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
Highly skilled fundraising experience.
Doctorate in related area and / or equivalent experience training
Experience working in research
3-5 years Relevant experience
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Independently oversees the ICTS Pilot Programs Unit and represents the program to outside organizations.
Manages the full lifecycle of complex research and academic pilot initiatives from design and implementation through evaluation and continuous improvement.
Directs and administers an independent program with responsibility for programmatic and administrative operations, including development of policies, processes, and program structures that support strategic research priorities.
Assists with the design and development of academic or research program components and administers the full range of the program components and operational requirements; administrative, finance, human resources, and facilities for the academic or research program.
Works with faculty on formulating short-term planning and procedures of the programs.
Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums.
Works under direction of Principal Investigator to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.
Serves on and leads committees and cross-institutional working groups, facilitating collaboration across internal and external partners, managing sensitive stakeholder relationships, and ensuring alignment across interdisciplinary initiatives.
Represents the program in professional forums, supports communications and dissemination of program outcomes, and contributes to organizational visibility and engagement within the broader research community.