Sr Manager Research Strategy & Acceleration

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Research Strategy & Acceleration provides strategic guidance, analytical insight, and business development support to advance CHOP's research mission. Reporting to the Director of Research Strategy, this role bridges research strategy, translational acceleration, and commercialization readiness. The Senior Manager is an integral member of the Strategy Department and collaborates closely with Research Institute leadership, clinical leaders, and Innovation Ventures to foster innovative science and translate CHOP investigators' most promising discoveries into therapies, technologies, and clinical programs. Key responsibilities include conducting rigorous analyses of scientific, market, policy, and competitive trends; synthesizing complex data into actionable insights; supporting enterprise and program-level strategic planning; and developing translational pathways that de-risk early-stage programs. Success requires a combination of strong analytical skills, scientific expertise, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.

Requirements

Master's Degree Business Administration, Public Health or other health-related field Required
At least four (4) years of experience in healthcare Preferred
At least five (5) years in academic research, translational science, clinical research, or related field Preferred
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word (Required proficiency)
Strong knowledge of database structures, management, and data mining (SQL, Access) (Required proficiency)
Intermediate user of geospatial mapping tools (ArcGIS) (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated experience in an environment with a culture of collaboration and consensus driven decision-making. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio of projects, including facilitating teams and driving process. (Required proficiency)
Intellectual curiosity and strong critical thinking skills with ability to synthesize disparate sources of data. (Required proficiency)
Outstanding communication skills, including oral, written and presentation. (Required proficiency)
Willingness to advocate for new ideas, coupled with a commitment to measurement and accountability. (Required proficiency)
Strong persuasion and negotiations skills, and the ability to engage, challenge and influence one's thinking to effect change throughout an organization. (Required proficiency)
Experience in managing and developing professional staff, including mentoring and providing constructive feedback.
Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity above reproach.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or higher in life sciences, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or a related field Preferred
demonstrated experience in program development within an academic medical center, scientific nonprofit, biopharmaceutical company, or consulting environment Preferred
experience leading or contributing to strategic planning initiatives in complex research or healthcare organizations, such as academic medical centers, scientific nonprofits, biopharmaceutical companies, or consulting firms preferred Preferred

Responsibilities

Drive research acceleration and position programs for commercialization readiness
Provides planning and project management support for the Frontier Programs and other research accelerators to maximize impact and ensure long-term program sustainability
Evaluates potential accelerator programs through analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and other structured analyses to advise program leaders on strategic fit
Conducts diligence (scientific, market, competitive, and policy assessments) to identify translational opportunities
Develops translational and development roadmaps with investigators, defining value-driven inflection points and data package needs
Identifies critical gaps, resources, and partnerships to position programs for handoff to Innovation Ventures for commercialization activities or progression toward clinical implementation
Shares best practices across CHOP’s research community to strengthen translational success
Lead enterprise and program-level research strategy development and planning
Supports a dynamic research strategic planning process at the enterprise, Research Institute, and programmatic levels
Assesses and synthesizes scientific, market, demographic, policy, and competitor trends to inform enterprise and program strategies
Engages Research Institute leadership, department chairs, division chiefs, and faculty in strategy design and execution
Promotes creative and critical thinking to develop compelling, innovative research strategies that align with CHOP’s mission
Prepares executive-level materials, recommendations, and scenario analyses to inform leadership decisions
Ensures alignment of research strategy with clinical, operational, and institutional priorities
Deliver analytical decision support and generate actionable strategic insights
Provides structured analyses (e.g., market sizing, industry benchmarking, competitor assessments, policy impact analyses) to support leadership decision-making
Triages and prioritizes emerging opportunities using data-driven frameworks
Builds and maintains planning databases and analytic tools to ensure integrity, accessibility, and actionable use of information
Develops clear, concise reports and presentations translating complex data into insights for executive stakeholders
Monitors and interprets industry trends, peer institution strategies, and policy shifts to anticipate future opportunities and risks