Research Development Partnerships Senior Analyst

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Development Partnerships Senior Analyst within the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence. You will engage with funding agencies, develop resources and programs, and lead multidisciplinary proposals and budgets with faculty and staff.

Operations require compliance with sponsor guidelines, coordination across portfolios, and mentorship of students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• 4 years of project/program administration and planning experience.
• PMP certification and/or PMI knowledge preferred; experience with research proposals and student mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic proposals and budgets for research partnerships.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and internal policies.

Skills

Project management

Program administration

Proposal writing

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

PI Portal

Job description

Job Title: Research Development Partnerships Senior Analyst

Department: Engineering | Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence

This position serves as a Research Development Partnerships Senior Analyst within the Program Management Division at the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). Operating as an Individual Contributor within the Research Administration function and the Research Development Partnerships sub-function, this role represents the organization in engaging with funding agencies and developing vital financial resources and programs. The Research Development Partnerships Senior Analyst supports the research community in the early-stage identification, analysis, planning, and development of strategic, multidisciplinary funding opportunities, executing strategic work that establishes a distinct competitive advantage during the grant application process. The baseline expectation for this role is to serve as a leader and experienced resource in developing, implementing, and communicating research proposals, reports, articles, and agendas in conjunction with faculty and staff, while successfully managing communications with external research partners and collaborators. Additionally, this position closely collaborates with the CDME leadership team to cultivate, support, and execute funded customer business development opportunities. This includes developing and implementing strategic sales and retention programs designed to attract new business clients, conducting continuous market research on competitors, and advising the leadership team on emerging development opportunities.

Operationally, the Research Development Partnerships Senior Analyst applies deep industry knowledge to ensure strict compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor guidelines related to research. The role requires the independent formulation of project execution methodologies, developing comprehensive task lists, master timelines, project schedules, and detailed budgets. The individual ensures disciplined project management processes are followed across all portfolios; coordinates and reviews internal development resources and support staff activities, and travels directly to customer facilities for project meetings and technology implementation programs. Furthermore, the role provides professional guidance and mentorship to students, faculty, technical staff, university leadership, and marketing staff, supporting professional development initiatives and student program activities within CDME. Finally, the position is responsible for assisting with generating the necessary funding pipelines to support the longevity of the position and any direct reports, performing special projects, and executing other duties as assigned. This position will require access to export-controlled data and work in an export-controlled facility. Eligibility for this position is restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations. “U.S. persons” include: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; or (4) individuals otherwise described as “protected individuals” pursuant to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).

The target hiring range for this job profile is $81,800 - $106,900. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc. Location: Research Center (0073) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Additional Information

Qualifications

1. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree: Major: Business, Engineering or other related discipline
2. Experience Required: 4 years of experience in project/program administration and planning, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Desired: PMP certification and/or experience/knowledge of PM, university policies, procedures, and systems, including Workday and PI Portal; experience in a professional research environment including proposal writing and customer engagement; experience supervising and mentoring student employees; education/training through PMI.