Research Operations Manager - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT & Cellular Therapy

Position Description:

We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Research Operations Manager you will be working in the Pediatrics Department.

Purpose

Responsible for the effective management of research and grant operations of the Division of Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, including a broad spectrum of special projects, administrative procedures, reporting, and analysis.

Primary Functions

• Interface between functional units to provide research and grant operations expertise and advice relative to budgeting, operations, resourcing, compliance, workforce planning, clinical trials portfolio, and staff development.
• Lead the division quarterly and annual research budgeting process and, in cooperation with the Grant Operations Coordinator, report on research project performance to PIs and Division Administrator.
• Coordinate operational improvement ideas and programs throughout research and grant operations and lead the Grant Operations, Clinical Trials, Research Operations and Basic Science research teams to ensure optimal resourcing and productivity.
• Represent the division's research infrastructure in work with the Cancer Center.
• Lead the development of new process and manage operations on cross-functional teams and task forces where appropriate. Serve as the lead administrator in the specialty for research data, including overseeing dashboard development and maintenance to drive change.
• Coordinate and lead special projects as directed by the Division Administrator.
• Respond to strategic needs and develop solutions to identified operational barriers. Apply working knowledge of operations and problem-solving techniques, team concepts, financial analysis, technical expertise, and personnel management to act as a change agent.
• Maintains current knowledge of innovative operations techniques and evaluation techniques to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in shaping policies and procedures to communicate operations standards focusing on strategic development.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts for all positions.
• Oversee the development, management, and monitoring of project budgets to ensure resources meet grant and contract objectives, including revenue and expense projections. Manage and approve expenditures against approved budgets in coordination with the grants team.
• Oversee and ensure coordination with external grant and contract collaborators to assure that the division completes all pre-award and post-award activities necessary to maintain its grants and clinical trials portfolio. Oversee the distribution of funding opportunities to PIs, including targeted personalized opportunities. Partner with CW Foundation on external funding opportunities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Creativity - Provides innovative solutions to resolve issues and develop effective implementation strategies

Operations - Applies broad skills and education related to research operations, management theory and practice, total quality (TQ) management, and ISO quality standards.

Problem Solving - Demonstrate ability to anticipate and resolve obstacles or barriers to excellence by determining the best course of action

Management - Effectively manages change process utilizing skills in TQC to create a continuous improvement culture

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Preferred Schedule:



Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted foe education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 7 years of experience

Preferred Experience: Grant and research administration, financial analysis, and management

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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