PS Manager, Research

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neurotherapeutics Lab in the Department of Population Health Sciences, Division of Health System Innovation and Research at the University of Utah School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Project Manager interested in aiding a lab whose focus is in design, evaluation, optimization, and dissemination of digital medicine solutions for psychiatric and cognitive disorders. This is a unique opportunity to join a lab in both neurobiology of aging and mental health (including psychiatric and neuropsychological assessment, neurobiological bases of mood disorders, digital interventions for mood disorders, clinical trial administration, etc.), and in serious game development (including computer science, engineering, participatory design, and human computer interaction). This position also requires participation and management of the administration of NIMH -funded multi-site randomized controlled clinical trials of digital medicine, and in interaction with industry partners. Consistent with the objectives, the primary responsibilities of the Project Manager will include the delivery of digital cognitive interventions to older adults with major depressive disorder ( MDD ) who have failed to respond to first line treatments. A secondary aim of this project is to study “usability” of the intervention and how implementation can influence efficacy. The Project Manager will be expected to administer the intervention, and supervise research analysts in their assessment of participants. Additional responsibilities include collaboration with engineering colleagues, data-driven design optimization, leading participatory design, analysis of data, monitoring and preparing regulatory documents, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory bodies. The lab is co-led by Dr. Sarah Shizuko Morimoto, a neuropsychologist and director of the Neurotherapeutics Lab, and Dr. Roger Altizer, Director of the Digital Health Initiative and founder of the Therapeutic Games and Apps lab. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related area of assignment or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 4 years of progressively more responsible management experience.
• Background knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.
• Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
• This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
• We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy.
• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts, develops and implements policies and procedures in the areas of customer service, human resources and budgetary goals and objectives that are consistent with University of Utah’s policies.
• Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers.
• Participates in University-wide committees to establish customer service standards and administrative plans and policies.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through.
• Develops departmental strategies consistent with the assigned departments continuous quality improvement program.
• Ensures competency of staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on going staff performance evaluations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees