Program Director - School of Medicine: Pharmacology

Emory•Atlanta, GA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description The Program Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of program development and optimization, including work flow, data organization and management, establishing and overseeing CLIA certification, optimizing efficiency and streamlining of experiments, logistical oversight, compliance paperwork, data analysis, and data delivery. The successful candidate will be able to meet weekly with staff and as needed with the CFERV Director to go over implementation of improvements to the screening process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD-level training, with experience in leadership or administration of a research program.
Experience with wet bench biochemical and/or electrophysiological assays as well as familiarity with neuroscience and genetics is preferred.
Experience with CLIA certification or FDA compliant laboratory management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs.
Plans, administers and monitors program budgets.
Develops short and long term goals and objectives.
Oversees related special projects.
May represent the program in various national and international settings.
May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors.
Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations.
Establishes and administers policies and procedures.
Supervises staff.
Performs related responsibilities as required.