We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Research Program Manager to lead and coordinate all operational and strategic efforts for the DART Resource Program. The DART (Dissemination of Ultra-Long-Acting Antiretroviral Release Technology) Resource Program is a newly established NIH NIAID R24-funded center dedicated to making a transformative drug delivery technology, the NanoDDI, available for research in preclinical models.
The successful candidate will be the central point of contact for the DART program, managing the synergistic execution of its objectives: 1) outreach and dissemination, 2) technology integration and deployment in user laboratories. This role is critical to establishing the NanoDDI as an essential tool and resource for the research community.
Key Responsibilities
Programmatic management for the DART
Outreach and Dissemination:
Technology Deployment and User Integration:
Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
The manager must be adept at building and maintaining relationships with a diverse network of investigators. They must be able to clearly and persuasively communicate the DART Program mission. The manager must professionally and effectively manage high-level relationships, acting as the primary liaison to ensure continued and effective Program execution.
Other Key Responsibilities:
Core Criteria for a Successful Candidate:
The ideal Research Program Manager will possess a specific set of skills and qualifications to ensure the DART program's success and impact.
Exceptional Project Management Expertise: The role requires managing the synergistic, concurrent aims of the project. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in developing timelines, managing resources, tracking deliverables, and mitigating risks for complex, multi-stakeholder research projects.
Advanced Scientific Acumen: A strong background in a relevant scientific field (e.g., biomedical engineering, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, devices, long-acting drug delivery) is essential. The manager must be able to engage in technical discussions with principal investigators and users, understand the nuances of the Program, and help with data interpretation to guide program development.
Grant Management and Reporting: Experience with federally funded grants, particularly NIH resource-related mechanisms (e.g., R24), is highly desirable. The manager will be responsible for tracking program metrics, managing budgets, and preparing progress reports for the funding agency.
Program Oversight and Growth: The manager must ensure all program activities adhere to the highest standards of research conduct. The manager will engage with prospective users and build new partnerships to advance the program's goals.
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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
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