Research Senior Supervisor

Program Director

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigans Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MICHR is part of a national, collaborative consortium that is focused on bringing more health solutions to all people more quickly by advancing translational science. The field of translational science aims to build an evidence base of scientific and operational approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of translational research across a range of diseases and conditions. MICHR has the unique charge of examining the translational research ecosystem at a systems level to determine where common pitfalls exist; developing novel solutions to these challenges; demonstrating their effectiveness; and disseminating improvements widely. MICHR is a dynamic organization that serves as a hub of innovation and experimentation to advance research in the science of translation and accelerate the realization of interventions that improve human health. MICHR seeks a Program Director to serve as the staff lead for the Education & Mentoring Group (EMG) and advance the field of translational science. The candidate will be expected to manage daily operations; define workflows, objectives and milestones; lead and support the development, implementation and evaluation of translational science initiatives; and foster a collaborative and efficient working environment. The Program Director will have overall responsibility for workforce development initiatives within the NIH CTSA UM1 grant in addition to initiatives within several companion grants outlined below.

Responsibilities include:

Programmatic Strategic Planning, Implementation & Evaluation

Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Education & Mentoring Program, which includes workforce development initiatives, institutional training grants (T32s), an institutional career development award (K12), and a research education program (R25) as well as other programs as assigned.

Partner with faculty lead(s) on developing and achieving program vision, goals, aims, and deliverables.

Lead program evaluation planning and implementation, including the development of evaluation criteria and data collection methods. Review and evaluate results, making appropriate recommendations for improvement. MICHRs Evaluation Program will provide expert guidance on these efforts.

Partner with programs across MICHR to provide expert advice and support in the design of educational programming.

Demonstrate an understanding of how EMG initiatives fit into the established goals of MICHR and its funders, partnering units at U-M, and collaborators locally and nationally.

Lead the creation of reports as requested by MICHR leadership, including components within the annual NIH UM1 Research Performance Progress Report.

For the companion grants (T32s, K12, R25): coordinate grant planning and proposal development; trainee recruitment and selection processes; trainee activities; compliance and sponsor requirements; data tracking and outcomes assessment; program governance and communication; and annual Research Performance Progress Reports.

Create and deliver presentations highlighting program offerings, successes and translational science outputs.

Advance Translational Science

Stay apprised of relevant literature that informs programmatic gaps and opportunities and the development of translational science research questions.

Develop and implement projects that contribute to the field of translational science using skills in study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Consistently seek opportunities to build cross-program collaborations at MICHR and beyond, bringing diverse expertise to bear on identifying and mitigating roadblocks in the translational process.

Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Michigan and nationally to advance the field of translational science.

Disseminate translational innovations and best practices through publications, presentations and other methods.

Management Duties & Responsibilities

Management duties include interviewing; selecting and training employees; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling complaints, grievances and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Management responsibilities include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make recommendations that are given particular weight. The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge, performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks.

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group members.

Required Qualifications include:

Masters in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields

Prior management or supervisory experience

Significant experience managing complex academic, research, training, workforce development, or grant-funded programs.

Demonstrated experience with program planning, implementation, operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting program data to inform decision-making.

Substantial problem-solving and collaboration experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and projects in a complex organizational environment.

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Desired Qualifications include:

Doctoral degree in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields

Experience with NIH-funded programs, especially training/career development mechanisms such as T32 and K12 awards.

Grant writing experience

Experience developing evaluation plans, logic models, metrics, surveys, dashboards, or outcomes reports.

Significant experience working with faculty

Experience disseminating program innovations or best practices through publications, presentations, or national meetings.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Day Shift.

Work Locations

North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor, MI Note: This position is hybrid, requiring travel to Ann Arbor, MI.

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.