Research Center Manager

Children's National Hospital

2d • $82,222 - $137,051 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Center Manager is responsible for the administrative management of business functions and coordination of day-to-day center operations. The Research Center Manager provides leadership, management and direction and supports multiple large and complex research efforts conducted by faculty within the center. This individual works with scientific and administrative leadership in the development and implementation of strategic plans, budgets and processes-improvement initiatives, and is accountable for the achievement of program goals, budgets and timelines. The Research Center Manager reports to the Research Center Director.

Requirements

• B.A. (Required)
• 5 years (Required)
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), including NIH, OHRP, FDA, CDC and OSHA, overseeing the conduct of research.
• Knowledge of Office of Management and Budget Circulars (A-21, A-110, A-133) and federal budgeting and submission guidelines.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of science laboratories and facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates expertise pertaining to research administration resources and ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements and Children’s National policies and procedures.
• Assists in the implementation of center’s strategic plan, including short including short-term and long-term objectives through management of day-to-day operations.
• Monitors, measures and reports on operational issues, opportunities, projects and achievements within agreed formats and timelines.
• Formulates and administers center SOP in order to ensure an efficient operation to support investigators and staff.
• Plans and manages center performance and controls departmental expenditure within agreed formats and timelines.
• Plans and manages center communications and awareness of center direction, mission, aims and activities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributes to formulation of CRI policy and strategy as a member of task force committees.
• Coordinates center website updates with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Ensures center activities meet and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management and laboratory safety.
• Manages the onboarding and offboarding of faculty, staff and trainees according to established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assists faculty with all personnel functions including recruitment, training, performance evaluations and termination of staff.
• Develops staffing plan/schedule and deploys staff appropriately to optimize productivity and to ensure quality services in support of research activities.
• Hires, manages, trains and motivates direct-reporting staff according to company procedures, policies and employment law.
• Stays informed as to relevant skill, training and qualification levels required by staff for effective performance and circulates requirements and relevant information to the center as appropriate.
• Maintains center staffing list, phone trees and listservs.
• Facilitates the development and monitoring of individual laboratory budgets.
• Assists Center Director in analysis of performance reports for the center budget; evaluates budget variances.
• Develops recommendations to facilitate meeting budget requirements.
• Manages the development, evaluation and implementation of new ventures, services and partnerships within and outside of CNRI on behalf of the Center Director.
• Develops business plans as needed.
• Compiles credit cards and travel requests/authorization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level