Dr. Emmanuel Mignot's laboratory within the Division of Sleep Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Program Manager to support and oversee the daily operations of a sleep/narcolepsy research lap dedicated to understanding sleep and neuroimmune disorders such as narcolepsy, paraneoplastic syndromes, Parkinson and Kleine Levin Syndrome. The Mignot laboratory in connection with the Center for Narcolepsy combines basic molecular research with translational and clinical research. The Program Manager will work in a dynamic environment to support the management of research grants and budget development and partner with the department's central Research finance, Clinical Finance and HR groups as well as SHC to carry out the goals and needs of the center and lab. The Program Manager will monitor clinical trials recruitment, assess staffing needs and communicate with sponsors. In addition, this position will also be responsible for pre-award tasks and the grant submission process. This position would be expected to be fully on-site.
To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to have the ability to work with individuals at all levels of an organization, think strategically, be proactive, and anticipate changes.
For more information about the Mignot lab please visit https://www.mignotlab.com/
Duties include: * Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program. * Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function. * Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function * Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies. * Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences. * May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget. * May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Previous experience in supervising staff and assisting a small group * Project management experience * Previous experience working in a lab or with a small group of individuals running research or clinical trial studies * Experience with grant and contract proposal preparation and submission processes and procedures * Working knowledge of NIH and other federal agencies, foundation regulations and proposal requirements * Previous experience working in an academic institutions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED): * Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision. * Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, ability to follow up on tasks until completion. * Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize own work and multi-task. * Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. * Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions. * Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team. * Relevant subject matter knowledge.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
* Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. * Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. * Occasionally use a telephone. * Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS: * Occasional evening and weekend hours. * This position is located between 2 on-site locations (Porter Drive, Palo Alto & Redwood City)
The expected pay range for this position is $66,000 to $107,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
** - COVID VACCINE COMPLIANCE: Stanford University requires all faculty, staff, postdocs, and students coming on-site to work at a Stanford location to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you are offered and accept a position with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, proof of vaccination documentation must be provided upon hire and all members of the department are expected to comply with all appropriate safety protocols.
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