Program Lead, Research

Research Program Lead

Schedule: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department: R&I Innovation - 249

Primary Purpose: The Research Program Lead is a central leadership role within the Institute for Research & Innovation (R&I), responsible for translating strategy into execution within the innovation research portfolio, including client alliance management and targeted business development activities. The role independently leads interconnected programs, projects, and initiatives aligned to long term strategic objectives, while operating in a highly collaborative capacity that relies on strong communication and facilitation. The Research Program Lead partners closely with R&I management to plan, govern, and deliver successful portfolio outcomes and brings deep technical expertise as a multidisciplinary team player and visionary communicator.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Execution: Maintains technical expertise in defined program/area of execution.
• Defines and aligns the objectives that realize R&I portfolio strategic benefits.
• Ensures solid communication management throughout program by establishing framework and relevant documentation to allow for informed and traceable decision-making.
• R&I liaison with ARUP subject matter experts.
• Coordinates R&I's external presence within the defined research portfolio.
• Authors review papers and facilitates R&I academic contributions
• Manages R&I activities at tradeshows/conferences
• Works with ARUP Marketing for external R&I communications
• Aligns R&I's portfolio interdependencies.
• Proactively networks to build relationships with the community in support of the goals of the portfolio, including external key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Develops and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Engages internal and external stakeholders in problem-solving and decision-making to gain buy-in and alignment.
• Tracks and oversees the intellectual property disclosure process within defined program/area.
• Client Alliance Program Management: Drives and establishes strategic relationships with established, new, and potential ARUP research clientele.
• Key individual to oversee client: Joint steering committees, Strategic site visits, Master-level agreements, Emerging SOWs.
• Characterizes measurable alliance program performance criteria to evaluate quality and improvement opportunities within the team.
• Manages alliance program objectives against contractual obligations to ensure each project complies with agreements and expectations of all applicable stakeholders.
• Anticipates obstacles and risks to develop contingency plans to address them; takes necessary restorative action when projects go off-track.
• Communicates risk policies and processes for alliance programs, to preserve reputational integrity, customer relationships, & employee loyalty.
• Functions as a defined escalation point in the alliance management communication plan.
• Ensures successful incorporation of change management, by liaising with stakeholders and tracking engagement.
• Targeted Business Development: Identifies opportunities for portfolio growth by assessing value in new projects and programs, as well as the financial and business potential of research opportunities.
• Works closely with the R&I management team to analyze and forecast portfolio needs to ensure available resources while upholding established internal budget.
• Supports project teams by as they define, formulate, and estimate the project tasks cost and duration to inform project deliverables and chosen budgeting method to establish realistic project timelines and estimated budget.
• Other Responsibilities: Uses experience and expertise to innovate, challenge assumptions and invent practices when necessary.
• Provides direction and delegates responsibilities within matrixed teams, in collaboration with the supervisor as appropriate, ensuring task ownership and accountability.
• Motivates, develops, and retains staff by providing opportunities for professional growth.
• Maintains current, in-depth technical knowledge of laboratory testing including, but not limited to: Upfront specimen logistics, Research and discovery applications, including validations, End-user result data, Implementation, commercialization, and long?term sustainability of research and innovation?driven testing within clinical laboratory environments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and agency guidelines as they pertain to diagnostic laboratory testing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Physical and Other Requirements: Stoopin, Reaching, Mobility, Communicate, PPE, ARUP Policies and Procedures, Sedentary Work, Fine Motor Control, Vision.

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree or better in Business Management or related field.

Preferred: PhD or better in Biology or related field.

Experience: Master's degree in Business Management, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related healthcare field and eight years of demonstrated experience managing/executing complex project(s) OR PhD in Biology, Chemistry, or related healthcare field and six years of demonstrated experience managing/executing complex project(s) Eight (8) years of experience in research/clinical laboratory setting or combination of relevant experience Skilled in change management, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder engagement Demonstrated technical acumen Demonstrated experience managing collaborations, such as with sponsors, research organizations, and clients

Preferred: Management experience Demonstrated industry experience to assigned portfolio PMP (PMI) certification Understanding of regulatory requirements for validated systems for regulated research studies (CLIA, CAP, GCP, GLP, etc.) Experience developing, managing a program budget

Licenses & Certifications: Preferred: Project Management Prof

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