Position Summary:

• Provides key role in the development, execution, management and monitoring of Sponsored Research Program Portfolio. Serves as representative and support for Principal Investigator for institutional, sponsor and collaborator interactions across all issues relevant to research program conduct (i.e. financial, administrative/contractual and human subjects' compliance, clinical conduct, site monitoring and implementation).
• Provides operational expertise and designs strategic plans for program development and implementation. Works with investigators to maintain timeline of study objectives, strategize efficient use of resources, and tracks personnel activities in the field.
• Works with investigators and Rutgers staff in proposal generation and submission. Evaluates sponsor RFAs, proposes complex, multi-site budget allocations for inclusion in the proposals.
• Provides and implements strategic planning for international resourcing, shipping, data systems, processes and infrastructure for clinical sites funded by NIAID programs.
• Responsible for international operations, that coordinate and supervises overall responsibility for multiple projects, delivering through all lifecycle phases (proposal to close-out). Provides leadership in the development of projects and sub-projects and works closely with Principal Investigator(s), research directors, sponsors, institutional offices and cross-functional study teams.
• Leads development and expansion of thematic research programs across international sites.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in a biomedical field required.
• Eight (8) years of experience in the development/proposal generation, study implementation, administration and coordination of human subjects/clinical and translational research in resource-poor international settings.
• Three (3) years of supervisory/managerial experience required.
• Experience in the implementation of phase I/II/III IND clinical trials and/or large-scale observational studies with clinical, translational and basic aims/goals.
• Experience dealing with sponsored research and funding agency representatives and guidance.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Posting Number: 26ST1082

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