The Lindau Laboratory at The University of Chicago is an interdisciplinary, team-based laboratory performing human-level observational, interventional, and health services research motivated by a fundamental concern for the principle of justice in health and health care. The lab, funded continuously and predominantly by NIH and other agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for nearly 20 years, employs about 20 full and part-time researchers and staff across disciplines including epidemiology, gerontology, anthropology, biology, social work, public health, and data science. The lab routinely collaborates across disciplines, departments, and with investigators at other institutions including experts in the fields of health services research, implementation research, computer science, geriatrics, oncology, public health, social services administration, psychology, neuroscience, materials science, engineering and other medical and social science fields. The work of the lab focuses in two main areas: 1) social health and social care, with a particular concern for women, children and older adults living in socioeconomically marginalized communities, and 2) sexual health and sexual health care, including preservation and treatment of female sexual function in the context of aging, cancer and other common diseases. Our research and programmatic activities include CommunityRx, Feed1st, the Bionic Breast Project, WomanLab, the Program in Integrative Sexual Medicine and the Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer. The Lab has spun out two successful companies: Now Pow, LLC (acquired by Unite Us, LLC in 2021) and MAPS Corps, 501c3, both based in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance. The Lindau Lab also generates revenue from innovation activities and has patents pending. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Job Information
Job Summary:
The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for scientific research projects and research facilities. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Manages the production of articles, reports, and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/ or conferences.
The Temporary Director of Operations serves as the right-hand and thought partner to Stacy Lindau, MAPP, and is responsible for effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the Lindau Lab at the highest level. This role spans both the strategic and the tactical, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accountability, execution, and delivery of the Lab's strategic priorities. The Director is a key member of the Lab's leadership team, including Dr. Lindau, and experienced leaders in the domains of research, training, and data governance (masters level), data analysis (Ph.D. level), and clinical trials management (masters level). This role is an excellent opportunity for a high-energy, vision- and execution-oriented individual with advanced project management and operations skills and a proven track record for medicine/science/technology and community-oriented program development and growth.
Responsibilities:
Research program development (40%):
Provide strategic direction and planning, identification of and strategy for the successful pursuit of funding opportunities.
Independently cultivate and manage relationships with current and potential funders and collaborators, including industry and the University of Chicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Work closely with department pre- and post-award management professionals and University Research Administration on proposal submission and management.
Manages the laboratory facilities, including the purchase of new equipment and the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
Research program execution (40%):
Develop and manage contracts including federal, foundation and industry-related research and development protocols.
Play a major role in the development of FDA protocols for the exciting Bionic Breast Project working in partnership with contracted external experts.
Oversee execution of the Feed1st Program, including supervision of the Feed1st Program Manager.
Represent Dr. Lindau and the Lindau Lab in high-level internal and external meetings in a manner that advances and champions the impact of the work.
Research and business operations (20%):
Lead, manage and develop Operations team members.
Direct and oversee finance, space/infrastructure, HR/engagement, policy, and grant proposal development for the Lindau Lab.
Plan, develop, analyze and manage budgets, including developing multi-year budget forecasts.
Manage and oversee the management of budgets for grants, including centralized internal control, budget development, and financial reporting and analysis.
Oversee the review, approval, and reporting of all expenditures. Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.
Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy.
Reviews research of others, and may conduct own research, in area of expertise. Edits and approves articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference. Manages the research of processes in clinical or non-clinical sections. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
Performs other related work as needed.
Competencies:
Demonstrated understanding of federal funding and application processes, including especially NIH and FDA.
Advanced written and verbal communication, diplomacy, people management and conflict prevention and management skills.
Demonstrated program and project management skills, independently meets or exceeds milestones, effective time management skills.
Track record of effective and productive collaboration with a wide diversity of internal and external stakeholders, including community members.
Demonstrated track record of high attention to detail and service excellence.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and initiative.
Advanced-level capabilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, internet navigation and electronic communication skills.
Ability to interpret and apply data, including statistical analyses in work.
High energy, thrives in fast-pace, dynamic, diverse intellectual environment.
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
Masters degree in business administration and/or in related scientific field or similar required.
Experience:
Experience in effective management and training of research and operations personnel preferred.
Experience in identification, development and writing of federal and other funding proposals and protocols preferred.
Experience inadvanced-level project and effective people management preferred.
Experience working in a research environment preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Office environment.
Required Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
No
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-05-29
Remove from Posting On or Before
2024-11-29
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