Senior Director, Research Programs

New York Stem Cell Foundation, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,073 - 277,662; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in New York City is seeking a Senior Director of Research Programs. This individual will provide high-level leadership for managing research projects, coordinating with senior leadership and project teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of research experience, strong leadership abilities, and exceptional communication skills. The role focuses on driving alignment in research strategies and working closely with industry partners to advance innovative projects. This position is full-time onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership role with progressive responsibility.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of research design and scientific methodology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project management team and project delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership and project managers.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders for project alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Research design knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budget management

Job description

The Senior Director of Research Programs is responsible for the project management team and for overseeing project monitoring, reporting, and delivery in alignment with research strategy goals and tactics. The role provides strategic guidance to senior leadership, project managers, and research team members by ensuring the coordinated planning, execution, and evaluation of the portfolio of research programs. Reporting to the Vice President and Scientific Director at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX-NYSCF), this individual provides high-level leadership for complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion. The individual is responsible for collaborating with diverse stakeholders, leading project teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards. This role will be working very closely with industry partners to advance translation models such as those announced in these press releases:This role is full time onsite at our NYSCFJAX-NYSCF/JAX location in New York City **Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions** **Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**5+ years in a leadership role with progressive responsibility 10+ years of relevant experienceStrong knowledge of research design and scientific methodology Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management experience Experience managing budgets and reviewing financial reportsExperience with budget of $10M+ Ability to navigate matrixed environments and lead through influence Pay Range for this role is $182,073 - $277,662 based on total years of related experience**Bar Harbor:**The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.**Ellsworth:**The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice.Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.**Farmington:**JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup.JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories.In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.**Sacramento:**The JAX(R) Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.**Augusta:**JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.