Program Director

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

The Program Director works independently and with the Principal Investigator as an expert in the area of research specialization to develop and implement research programs. The Director participates in the research and academic activities of the department, strategic planning, philanthropic development to support research efforts, senior administrative leadership recruitment, and have joint financial oversight of proposals. Attends national meetings and conferences, identifies potential collaborators and research sponsors, and maintains relationships with colleagues and NIH and other funding agencies. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the FDA and local IRB.

Job Summary

• Serves as departmental resource for scientific initiatives and major research projects and identifies funding opportunities.
• Communicates the feasibility of study involvement and or participation with the PI
• Independently and as part of a team, develops and implements research programs, including project planning
• participates in the research and academic activities of the department
• Prepares grant proposals including scientific writing and authors manuscripts for publication and books for publication; prepares presentations for both expert and lay audiences
• Works closely with PI, is an expert in the area of research specialization
• Represents the interests of the department in research projects; provides expertise for research collaborations
• Maintains excellent relationships with colleagues, locally, nationally, and internationally: has an excellent, productive relationship with NIH and other funding agencies
• Superior communication skills for interactions with faculty, administrators, and employees
• Attends national meetings and conferences and identify potential collaborators and research sponsors
• Participates in the research and academic activities of the department and strategic planning
• Participates in philanthropic development to support research efforts
• May function as bridge between laboratory, translational, and clinical research programs
• May be responsible for research process improvement, quality assurance, and problem solving
• May develop curriculum and oversee coordination of small and large scientific symposia.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the FDA and local IRB
• Maintains research practices using GCP guidelines
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law

Qualifications
Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

Yes

Experience
Experience in program management 8-10+ years

Team leadership or management experience 3-5 years

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proven leadership and management skills with a track record of successful program development and implementation with a focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect with a broad spectrum of patient populations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)
Remote Type
Remote

Work Location
75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Pay Range
$99, $141,804.00/Annual

Grade
8

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into