Description

Job Summary

Oversees the operations of Precision Medicine (PM), manages staff, and ensures PM initiatives and programs are on track and within the budget. 

Job Specific Duties

• Manages operations of precision medicine programs and undiagnosed genetic diseases clinic.
• Manages and makes decisions for day-to-day operations of projects, including the resolution of technical problems and questions from staff.
• Ensures completion of the deliverables for the active projects.
• Oversees internal and external collaborations and business partnerships.
• Translates strategy into executable plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Oversees staff and ensures policies are followed and training is completed. Ensures all staff administrative requirements and certifications are completed and current.
• Oversees genomic and research data management, storage, and utilization and ensures data repository growth as an asset.
• Oversees and supports preparations of contracts, grant applications, and vendor agreements.
• Monitors the progress of programmatic activities and ensures objectives are met and on budget.
• Establishes department processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Mentors, develops, and trains staff and manages activities, including evaluating performance and conducting regular/annual performance meetings.
• Conducts hiring and disciplinary actions in partnership with the senior leadership.
• Participates in department and programmatic budgeting and planning. Monitors and reports on P&L for the department and the clinic.
• Evaluates opportunities to increase efficiencies and effectiveness of department operations and services and activities.
• Prepares reports and presentations.
• Oversees financial transactions and activities.
• Facilitates precision medicine growth within NCHS and as a regional leader in pediatrics.
• Works with Nicklaus Children's Foundation and hospital finances department on reconciliations.
• Contributes to high level discussions with funding agencies and research teams within organization and with collaborating organizations.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in life science, nursing, or communication
• 4-7 years of experience managing, designing, and executing research, clinical programs, clinics, or services
• 4-7 years of experience leading and managing operations of a team in healthcare settings
• 4-7 years of experience with research projects and communication with IRB
• 4-7 years of experience developing and managing budgets
• 4-7 years of experience with electronic medical records (EMR) and familiarity with clinical documentation in the healthcare industry
• Experience in a healthcare and human subject research setting
• Experience negotiating service contracts and research collaborations contracts

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to work independently in accordance with established objectives.
• Understanding of principles of the clinical and research genetic testing, benefits, and risks.
• Able to negotiate and manage time commitments and resources.
• Able to acquire and maintain knowledge of systems and databases.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Able to develop and present professional reports and presentations to senior-level audiences.
• Ability to work well in a complex environment with the skills to establish priorities, set objectives, and achieve goals.
• Ability to work in a diverse and multi-cultural environment with demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

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