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University of Michigan Biolnnovations in Brain Cancer Program Manager in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Biolnnovations in Brain Cancer Program Manager
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume document. The cover letter shall specifically address:
Why you are interested in the position.
How your past work experience and specific skills directly relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Your approach in understanding the perspectives of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural viewpoints.
Job Summary
The BioInnovations in Brain Cancer Program (BIBC) (https://bibraincancer.umich.edu/) within the University of Michigan is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Program Manager. This $15MM program aims to bring cutting-edge technologies to patients through an interdisciplinary approach across the entire University of Michigan through faculty recruitment, core research services, scientific initiatives, and community building.
The BIBC program is located in the Biointerfaces Institute (BI) at the North Campus Research Complex and the Program Manager Position will be within the College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The BI was established in 2012 to create a new blueprint for biomedical research that encourages out-of-the-box thinking, drives innovation, accelerates the path from basic research to real-world health outcomes, while serving as an ideal training site for the next generation of scientists and thought leaders. BI is currently home to 30 research groups comprised of more than 300 students and researchers from the School of Dentistry, the College of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy, collocated in over 56,000 square feet of dedicated, state-of-the-art facilities at the North Campus Research Complex.
The Program Manager will work with the Program Directors (M. Castro and S. Schwendeman) and leadership team to execute the BIBC programs goals, initiatives, and strategies. The position requires the ability to multi-task and to represent the program among many different stakeholders in a highly professional manner.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively to identify opportunities, metrics, and challenges to the BIBC program and act on them in a timely fashion. The successful candidate will participate in a dynamic environment and must have excellent organization, planning, technical writing, and communication skills.
Who We Are
Most BIBC members are part of BI, Michigan Medicine, the Colleges of Pharmacy and Engineering. The BIBC is administered through the College of Engineering. Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nations number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/
As one of the most powerful academic medical research engines in the country, the University of Michigan Medical School empowers our scientists and clinicians to work together to transform the biggest challenges in biomedicine into breakthroughs in patient care. Groundbreaking discoveries that happen daily at the University of Michigan Medical School are made possible by our unique system of collaboration and innovation. We bring together expert researchers, clinicians and clinician-scientists across disciplines and provide them the tools, training and funding they need to make connections that are crucial to medical breakthroughs.
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/?pk_vid=4e69fc26625660de1725403734ed39a9
The College of Pharmacy's reputation for academic and research excellence makes Michigan's PharmD and PhD programs among the most sought out in the U.S. Contributing to our standing is our enviable record of faculty and alumni success. No college of pharmacy has had or continues to have a greater positive impact on the world than has the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy.
The College of Pharmacy, BioInnovations in Brain Cancer Initiative (BIBC), and the University of Michigan seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse constituents, and to maintain the excellence of the Department, College, and University. The University of Michigan, NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant awardee, is supportive of the needs of dual career couples, and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. It is committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse work culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and Parental Leave
Responsibilities*
This position will report to College of Pharmacy Program Director and work extensively with both BIBC program Directors, and others on the BI and BIBC team to perform the tasks outlined below. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Program Management
Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures/ processes related to various business operations.
Support the development of scientific themes for Challenge grant program and its management, including the creation and dissemination of the call for proposals, facilitation of proposal review process, and monitoring of awarded projects.
Develop and implement training/ education programs, including research seminar series and translational research workshops.
Facilitate networking and community building opportunities for program membership.
Coordinate communications, agenda, and meetings, and serve as administrative liaison with inter- and cross-collaborative on- and off-campus and maintain a strong positive relationship with higher UM administration (Deans, Institutes, Chairs).
Support planning and lead excution for bi-annual brain cancer conference.
Work with the financial specialist to ensure fiscal responsibility and ensure budgeting and expenses are accurate.
Work with core directors and leadership team to develop and implement a recharge core model.
Work with leadership team and partner units to manage faculty recruiting activities.
Data Collection and Analysis
Provide comprehensive data collection and analyses of information across multiple functions including financial, research administration, equipment/ services utility, etc.
Establish and maintain a database for benchmarking and metrics for reporting to stakeholders, including number of publications and citations/impact factor, presentations, grant submissions, funding/awards, inventions/patent applications/technology transfer activities, equipment utility, outcomes, etc. of supported researchers, working in partnership with on-campus units and other institutions/ entities.
Analyze data, present in appropriate format, and draft reports in support of leadership decision-making.
Communications
Develop internal and external communications strategies to build programs visibility, including:
Represent BIBC in professional correspondence and interactions.
Oversee website development and maintenance.
Lead social media presence and coordinate with campus communication units to promote program.
Draft correspondence and create presentations, newsletters (internal and external) and annual reports for leadership and other stakeholders with details on productivity, capacity and impact, graphs, charts and other representative figures for slide decks and annual reporting and budget narrative.
Funding and Development
Identify federal and philanthropic funding opportunities for the program.
Assist with grant writing, proposal preparation and submission for multi-PI large-scale grants, including coordinating with participating PIs and funding agencies.
Work with campus partners to interact with philanthropic and industry partners.
Required Qualifications*
A Masters degree in a scientific field
Three (3) or more years of program management experience or relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience in scientific publication and grant writing
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; both understanding and inspiring
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Desired Qualifications*
A Doctorate degree in biomedicine, life sciences or related fields.
Knowledge of the University's procedures and policies
Public relations experience
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Underfill Statement
Thisposition may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
40 hours per week, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
This position may be eligible for one (1) or two (2) days of remote work per week as workload and schedule allows.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
254685
Working Title
Biolnnovations in Brain Cancer Program Manager
Job Title
Acad &/Or Res Prgm Ofcr Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Pharmacy
Department
PHARMACY Pharmaceutical Sci
Posting Begin/End Date
9/23/2024 - 10/07/2024
Career Interest
Administration
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