Research Program Manager

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

2d•$78,416 - $129,355•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director/Research Center Manager of the Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine (CBPM), the Research Program Manager provides administrative leadership and operational oversight for the Stress, Trauma, and Resilience (STAR) COBRE Program, the STAR T32 Program, CBPM Training and Mentorship Programs, and general CBPM program management. The position is a key member of the CBPM administrative operations team and works closely with the Center Director/Manager to implement current and future STAR and CBPM programs. It is responsible for day-to-day administrative and operational management, including research administration, compliance, tracking and reporting, and program execution. The Research Program Manager oversees the STAR COBRE and STAR T32 programs, including grant administration, NIH reporting and compliance, budgets, program milestones, metrics, pilot projects, meetings, seminars, training, and mentorship. The role also manages CBPM training and mentorship activities, supports faculty grant submissions, monitors research compliance, coordinates meetings and initiatives, and helps develop CBPM communication channels. The position directly supervises 2–5 STAR/CBPM team members and indirectly coordinates the activities of 20–25 team members, including staff, faculty, and trainees. The position requires functioning in an office and virtual environment. Duties involve walking, navigating stairs, and standing intermittently, as well as sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to use a computer and other common equipment. The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an 8-hour workday, on the day shift. The role is located at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island; driving is not required.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of business or administrative experience.
Solid administrative, financial, and supervisory experience in grant-funded research.
Advanced knowledge of financial and business management as it relates to research.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing priorities and initiatives.
Ability to drive action and productivity.
Fluency in using and understanding data to inform decision-making.
Ability to promote a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.
Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with databases.
Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving, planning, and management skills, with experience organizing systems and people.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collegially with a variety of people and organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in administering, executing, and developing the STAR COBRE, STAR T32, CBPM Training and Mentorship, and other CBPM programs.
Manage day-to-day administrative and operational aspects of programs, including research administration, compliance, tracking, reporting, and execution.
Serve as the primary liaison with Brown University Health Office of Research Grants and Contracts and Research Protections personnel for STAR COBRE matters.
Maintain knowledge of NIH guidelines and reporting requirements and ensure compliance with NIH terms and conditions, including requirements for NIH-defined clinical trials.
Lead annual Progress Report preparation and submission to NIGMS, ensuring timely and complete reporting in eRA Commons, ASSIST, SIRS, and other required systems.
Assist with financial planning, financial projections, and management of STAR COBRE budgets.
Ensure STAR COBRE program milestones and objectives are met on established timelines.
Work with the Director and STAR COBRE leadership to establish program metrics and develop processes to collect, store, and report data.
Launch and maintain the STAR Pilot Project Program Plan.
Coordinate and document meetings, track action items, and ensure follow-through for the Executive Committee, Internal Advisory Committee, External Advisory Committee, and Community Advisory Board.
Provide coordination and support for faculty recruitment.
Manage and administer the STAR T32 Fellowship grant and its day-to-day operations, including onboarding and NIH reporting.
Coordinate seminars and training activities for STAR T32 fellows.
Develop, maintain, and refine Standard Operating Procedures for the STAR T32 Program and CBPM Training and Mentorship Programs.
Ensure mentorship programs run efficiently and meet the needs of STAR T32 fellows and other trainees, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into mentorship activities.
Manage CBPM-specific training activities for interns and postdoctoral fellows and serve as the primary contact for CBPM trainees.
Work with CBPM faculty to provide training and coordination supporting timely submission of external grants.
Oversee and monitor CBPM research program compliance with Hospital and LOR policies.
Plan, coordinate, and execute CBPM meetings, events, and initiatives.
Work with the CBPM Director/Manager to develop communication channels, including the website, newsletters, and social media.
Perform other duties, special projects, and reports as assigned by the Director/Manager.
Directly supervise 2–5 STAR/CBPM team members and indirectly oversee and coordinate activities of 20–25 team members, including staff, faculty, and trainees.