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RESEARCH PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER, NEIDL, National Emerging Infectious Diseases, Finance
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RESEARCH PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER, NEIDL, National Emerging Infectious Diseases, Finance

Tracking Code: 24500720590904

Job Description
RESEARCH PROGRAM PROJECT MANAGER, NEIDL, National Emerging Infectious Diseases, Finance

Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
24500720590904
Posted Date
9/30/2024
Salary Grade
Grade 51
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

The National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories at Boston University (NEIDL) is transforming high-consequence infectious disease research to create life-saving medicines, within a vibrant life sciences community committed to global impact. We are committed to building and maintaining a research facility with a world-renowned scientific reputation, and with the highest attention to community and laboratory safety and security.

The Research Program Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of any NEIDL U19, P01, or other program project initiatives. They will ensure the successful proposal development, submission and post award management including but not limited to planning, implementation and evaluation of the award initiatives. This position is critical to the success to obtaining collaborative program project sponsored awards with the NEIDL which will collaborate with key NEIDL Principal Investigators, investigators within the BU community as well as collaborators at outside institutions.

Job Duties

Project Planning & Implementation:

Oversee Investigators in the development and execution of a detailed project plan, including goals, objectives, timelines, and budget allocation.
Coordinate program requirements and ensure alignment with goals and strategies.
Collaborate with internal/external teams and program sponsor to design and deliver high-quality programming.
Coordinate logistics, resources, and support required program implementation.

Program Management:

Oversee day-to-day operations of program projects, including scheduling, assignment of responsibilities, and effective communication with investigative teams.
Monitor program process, ensure milestones and deadlines are met and that investigative teams are engaged/supported through their involvement.
Anticipate and resolve issues and/or bottlenecks and make adjustments throughout the entire program lifespan to ensure program success and prime principal investigator satisfaction.
Maintain regular communication with prime principal investigator, team groups and sponsor; providing updates on progress, challenges and accomplishments.

Evaluation and Reporting:

Monitor and evaluate to assess effectiveness, impact and outcome of program project initiatives.
Collect and analyze data related to investigator experience, program outcomes, and sponsor feedback to inform program improvements and decision-making.
Coordinate program project team preparation of periodic reports and presentations summarizing program progress, key findings, and recommendations for program enhancements.
Ensure all final reports and requirements, financial and written/scientific, are completed and submitted to program project sponsor.
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements from sponsor, regulators (if required), or other authorities, as applicable.

This brand new opportunity offers work schedule flexibility and access to a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, tuition remission that extends to dependents, and continuing education/professional development opportunities.

Required Skills

Master's degree and 8+ years of experience. PhD preferred.
This position requires a special niche of skills; a combination of scientific knowledge, grantsmanship experience and both pre-/post-award management from federally sponsored agencies.
Scientific knowledge in microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 51

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314650