Research Program Lead — Population Health & Grants

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Institute for Population and Precision Health seeks a Program Manager/Research Professional to oversee two NIH-funded research programs, including administrative coordination of multiple cores and grant-related activities. The role partners with the Institute Director to translate research goals into actionable project plans and deliverables.

The incumbent will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support grant writing, protocol development, and progress

Responsibilities

• In concert with the PI, develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures.
• Provide high-level administrative support through the management of processes that support the conceptualization, initiation, and execution of project goals.
• Through oversight of research project processes, ensure the administration and coordination of research projects are compliant with the sponsor's regulations and policies. Analyze and interpret data and results to provide feedback to the research teams on project fidelity.
• In collaboration with research leadership, provide support for the development and writing of grants, advanced study protocols, papers, and progress reports.
• Evaluate current developments and research findings and provide feedback to PIs to determine their potential applicability to research projects.
• Identify opportunities where the research teams can replicate, refine, and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on the new direction for research based on study results.
• Plan, assign, and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop, and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.

Job description

The University of Chicago’s Institute for Population and Precision Health seeks a Program Manager/Research Professional to oversee two NIH-funded research programs, including administrative coordination of multiple cores and grant-related activities. The role partners with the Institute Director to translate research goals into actionable project plans and deliverables.

The incumbent will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support grant writing, protocol development, and progress