Resources Strategic Manager

The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute translates science into solutions through service provision and innovation in three areas: translational science, education, and resources. Reporting to the Director’s Team and working closely with other institute directors and core leaders. The SC CTSI Resources Strategic Manager will broadly support the implementation of strategies and day‑to‑day operations of programs that provide core resources and services for clinical and translational science. These currently include internal pilot awards, data science services, and consultations in study design, team science, and other expertise areas but may change from time to time based on strategic directions of the SC CTSI. The new role blends leadership with project management to achieve three main goals: (1) efficiently operationalize Institute strategies, (2) promote integration within and across elements in the SC CTSI and with local stakeholders and the CTSA consortium, and (3) strengthen our focus and capabilities in translational science. Key Responsibilities Supports faculty and staff of SC CTSI resource cores in planning, executing, and evaluating operations based on strategic aims and program goals for measurable impact. Prepares long and short‑range plans and milestones in collaboration with resource cores; helps identify researcher needs, align with USC/CHLA and national efforts, and establish priorities and resources accordingly. Tracks progress across tasks to meet goals, priorities, and deadlines. Drives translational science initiatives that develop, demonstrate, and disseminate best practices in clinical and translational research. Applies scientific and operational innovation and strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all research. Partners with faculty and staff on formative research, study design, conduct, analysis, and manuscript writing. Works with the SC CTSI Communication team and resource programs to develop strategies for promotion and outreach for resources, including developing needs assessment, promotion plans, outreach facilitation, newsletters and other communications materials, and event planning. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to increase the SC CTSI’s presence and recognition. Drives dissemination efforts of the resource programs’ impact, including facilitating and compiling content, supporting writing for papers and publications. Works with SC CTSI Evaluation team and resource programs to conduct program evaluation and improvement. Prepares presentations and reports to relevant leaders on program productivity and impact; develops and ensures processes and procedures are effective and efficient; implements quality controls to ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements. Qualifications Minimum bachelor’s degree; master’s or PhD preferred or equivalent experience in a health field, business management, research administration or related fields. 7+ years of program management experience in an academic setting. 5+ years of leadership and staff supervision experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage and empower a large team of leaders, faculty and staff. Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders at all levels, both written and verbal. Excellent time management; able to respond quickly to competing priorities and work with tight deadlines. Exceptional organization skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize and track multiple projects; maintain well‑organized, easily accessible shared files. Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills; balancing strategic vision with complex program operations for maximum impact. Position is primarily remote, but physical presence 1–2 days a week on USC campus is expected to facilitate communication within the SC CTSI team. The annual base salary range for this position is $109,264.28 – $145,323.02. Factors considered include scope and responsibilities, work experience, education, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co