Program Director, Infectious Diseases Research

Overview Position: Program Director Department: Research - Infectious Diseases Location: Boston, MA Schedule: 40 hours per week Position Summary The Program Director is responsible for planning and managing the overall execution of the domestic and international research program including financial and grants management, strategic planning, ensuring study teams meet quality, budget and timeline targets, implementing operational strategies and/or decisions (with input from PI) in support of achieving research objectives, researching funding opportunities and leading grant development process, and supporting the development of organization infrastructure for team management, supervision, and leadership development, as well as other administrative and financial management activities to accomplish project goals and deliverables. Responsibilities Strategic Portfolio Management – Aid in strategic planning for growth and direction of research portfolio. Work with PI to project and plan for growth. Recommend, create, and implement changes across portfolio. Support PI in prioritization of tasks and allocation of resources, including staffing resources, across projects. Assist with identifying funding sources and preparing grant proposals (literature searches, budget development, assemble supporting materials, write select sections, and oversee grant application submission). Research Program Oversight – Oversees implementation of Research Program’s social media strategy and presence. Ensures Program’s website is accurate and up-to-date. Research Project Implementation – Provide program-level direction to study coordinators on the development of protocols, SOP/MOPs, data collection procedures, clinical and data quality management plans, data collection instruments, and training materials. Work with the research team to facilitate and ensure protocol adherence, data and clinical quality assurance activities, timely and accurate data collection, and timeline adherence to achieve study goals. Advise on the development and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies to ensure targets are met. Support the development of new research protocols, aiding in submission of new protocols, amendments, annual reports, etc. to the IRB, as needed. Develop and submit annual progress reports to external funding agencies/sponsors (e.g., NIH). Financial Management – Leads development of budgets/cost proposals for research grants (e.g., NIH). Perform regular budget tracking and forecasting across grants and accounts based on study progress, delays, enrollment, etc.; track and forecast salary coverage and support for PI and study staff. Work directly with Grants Management to track, review, and approve invoices from subcontracts and vendors. Function as a key liaison with funding sources and regulatory agencies. Ensures clear communication and compliance. Administrative Support – Collaborate with Grant Manager to initiate subcontract, material transfer, and data use agreements, provide comments to drafts, and track and ensure timely execution of agreements. Work with PI to perform data analytics on progress across research portfolio; prepare communications on progress of and findings from studies to external stakeholders. Monitor guidelines and policies with the purpose of ensuring compliance with all government regulations, as well as maintaining alignment with the organization's mission. Coordinate weekly research meetings to review project status and progress, discusses group topics of concern. Schedules and leads other meetings, as needed. Manages office space. Monitors and maintains inventory of office supplies and equipment. Purchases as needed and stays within established budget, submit reimbursements according to Program policy and budget. Personnel Management – Works with leadership, department managers, and Human Resources on the selection of qualified employees for employment following all policies, guidelines, and applicable laws. Responsible for effective personnel management including onboarding, training, directing, chairing meetings, mentoring and instilling a commitment to quality and excellence. Monitors productivity and performance to identify and evaluate program strengths and challenges. Conducts employee performance evaluations and disciplines when appropriate to include termination, with appropriate supportive documentation as per established policy. Encourages staff and personally advances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs and workshops and maintaining knowledge of industry standards and practices. Maintains personnel files for all assigned staff, including current CV, current job description, and yearly performance evaluation/goals and objectives. Assists with orientation and supervision of graduate interns (e.g., public health or medical students), residents and research assistants rotating through the Center. Job Requirements Education: Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree in public health or related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in managing projects and operations in public health. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideally 3 years of supervisory experience. Job Benefits Competitive pay Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research. Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science. About the Department / Equal Opportunity As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. Compensation Range: $83,000.00- $120,500.00. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. 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