Research Manager Jobs in Georgia

INTRODUCTION

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Program and Research Manager (Program Manager) to manage the activities and initiatives of the Data Science Core, bilocated in the School of Medicine and the Rollins School of Public Health. The Core provides biostatistical and bioinformatics services, including big data analysis, mathematical modeling, and the development and implementation of data visualization resources across the HIV research spectrum. The Program Manager (PM) is the primary point of contact for all investigators seeking scientific services and is critical to the success of the CFAR Core.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages administrative and research activities in support of a specialized program or research center.
• Develops plans for program growth and development and serves as a liaison to various committees or organizations.
• May oversee the planning, logistics and implementation of various special events such as lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects.
• Participates in developing and implementing various program related communications such as websites, publications, multimedia or video productions.
• May hire and supervise administrative or research related staff.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages all Core activities, initiatives, reporting, resource allocation, and billing.
• The PM will be knowledgeable about services provided across all CFAR Cores to facilitate intra-CFAR connectivity and to meet investigators’ needs.
• Reports directly to the Core Director with indirect reporting to the CFAR Administrator for overall CFAR requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management.
• Program or project management experience strongly preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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