Pediatric Research Program Manager

Stanford University seeks a Pediatric Research Program Manager to develop and oversee the vision, strategy, and goals of the pediatric orthopaedics team’s research and academic programs. The role advances scientific research, builds interdisciplinary partnerships, manages programs and projects, and supports grant proposals and publications.

What you'll do:

• Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding
• Coach and mentor program staff

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans
• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization
• Ability to oversee and direct staff
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
• Master's Degree or PhD in a biomedical science or related field
• Experience with applying for grants as a principal investigator and developing, editing, and reviewing of grant applications, including service on study sections or grant review committees
• Experience managing teams and project prioritization/organization in research capacity
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive scientific research initiatives (e.g., computational, biomechanical, or engineering-based methodologies) in collaboration with multidisciplinary faculty teams
• Experience establishing and sustaining research partnerships across academic departments or disciplines, such as engineering, data science, or public health