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The Assistant Director will provide overall program management and coordination for the Biological Discovery through Chemical Innovation (BDCI) initiative, including all administrative duties, project management, budget administration, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, managing multiple stakeholders, preparing reports, and drafting/submitting grants and publications. A major effort for this position will be managing an incoming NIH predoctoral training grant (T32) – responsibilities to include overall program management, data tracking and analysis, progress report preparation, event coordination, communication management, and more to meet the program’s needs. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in scientific training, coupled with a passion for scientific program management and communication. Lastly, the candidate must feel comfortable managing and working with a multidisciplinary team of biologists, chemists, and physician scientists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in directing the strategic planning, development, and implementation of programs.
• Represents the organization at meetings, conferences and other events.
• May develop and present speeches or presentations to generate or enhance awareness of program(s).
• Provides technical support by evaluating established processes, conducting training, attending operational meetings and networking with affiliated groups.
• Monitors progress toward achieving established objectives and deadlines.
• Participates in planning, administering and monitoring program related budgets.
• Conducts research, designs new initiatives, and collaborates with others to ensure program(s) remain viable.
• May serve on, hold office in, or chair committees.
• May write publishable articles and papers.
• May supervise staff.
• Oversees or assists in developing operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies.
• Ensures required records and documentation are maintained.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program(s) and five years of program related experience, OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a field related to the program preferred

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