Director - Scientific Research (Host-Microbe Interactions' Microbial Biorepository Core)

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct multiple large/ critical complex lab research areas/teams within area of laboratory research/ focus.
• Drive and manage scope, schedule, and resources to ensure relevant projects are delivered in line with the needs of the area of laboratory research/focus.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership (e.g., departmental/institutional shared resources, partner laboratories within area of laboratory research/focus and partner/vendor organizations) to optimize research outcomes.
• Propose innovative & differentiating capabilities/technologies within area of laboratory research/focus (e.g., relevant laboratory research SOPs; research databases; technology platforms) and oversee implementation and adoption.
• Actively guide budget development, implementation of strategic initiatives and ongoing fiscal review within area of laboratory research/ focus.
• With Principal Investigator and/or laboratory or research area leadership, actively drive processes for team management, including hiring, goal setting, performance, training and development, and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific discipline is required.

Minimum Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in relevant technical field (industry or academia) is required.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a Master's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a PHD.
• Significant experience in a research functional area with experience managing mid-large teams in a leadership capacity with focus on both achievement of objectives as well as critical skill-building preferred.
• Experience having led large-scale projects/processes through to implementation preferred.
• Experience with operational mgmt., budget planning, & stakeholder and resource management preferred.
• Prior experience in building external connections with peers, emerging technology communities, and expert networks preferred.
• Experience driving research objectives across area through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Results & Execution - Focus on setting high targets, following through with actions, and achieving results. Ability to anticipate roadblocks and circumvent challenges.
• Business Leadership - Ability to translate strategic goals and objectives into actionable tasks, manage budget costs, efficiencies and communications for optimal results.
• People Development - Skills in managing people, establishing goals and objectives, giving feedback and having frequent career conversations.
• Technical Breadth - Broad knowledge of multiple scientific/research areas and a strong ability to apply those in solving institutional/functional needs.
• Vendor Management - Skills in sourcing, identifying and managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations and holding vendors accountable. Learning agility and strong grasp of vendor provided systems and technologies.

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