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Director, Research Programs

Rice UniversityHouston, TX
Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Research Programs leads and directs the various strategic, programmatic, outreach, and administrative functions for collaborative, inter-institutional programs focused on biomedical research. The Director manages the inter-institutional seed grant program and other research groups and initiatives that impact the biomedical sciences training and research community in the Houston-Galveston area. They may assist with research grant preparation and may be engaged with program deliverables, such as project management, reporting, outreach. They facilitate opportunities to collaborate across the Texas Medical Center including meetings/conferences focused on various themes in biomedical research. They oversee research program staff and interact extensively with faculty across multiple biomedical institutions. They may serve as a liaison with granting agencies and institutional partners. This position is with the Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) organization at Rice University. The Director reports to the GCC Executive Director.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Four or more (4+) years facilitating biomedical research collaborations and managing biomedical research programs in academia or industry
  • Ability to develop complex and / or multiple program partnerships and potential funding sources
  • Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
  • Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage projects simultaneously
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent data analysis skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
  • Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
  • Excellent client service orientation
  • Ability to lead and motivate others
  • Strategic skills to craft and implement project plans
  • Excellent attention to detail

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree (e.g. MS, PhD,) in a biomedical related field
  • Familiar with academic, biomedical research institutions in the Texas Medical Center.
  • Experience in planning and organizing large events

Responsibilities

  • Leads the development and implementation of major program(s)
  • Collaborates with faculty and / or staff leadership to design programs and establish long range strategic and operational plans
  • Oversee the operations, administration and evaluation of program
  • Identifies and implements program changes to ensure alignment with mission and program effectiveness
  • Develops and implements strategies related to outreach, events, communications, development, partnerships and fundraising / funding
  • May be responsible for grant preparation and submission or research administration
  • May teach a course, seminar or workshop
  • May supervise small staff (up to three full-time staff)
  • Performs all other duties that assigned

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance

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