Manager Research Programs

Manager Research Programs

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Manager, Research Programs

The Center for Asthma Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites applications for a Manager, Research Prgrams. We are seeking an experienced individual with training and experience in pediatric or adult clinical or epidemiologic studies. The individual should ideally have experience in broad aspects of human studies, regulatory procedures, data management, translational studies, and multi-site investigations. Experience in either asthma or maternal-child health studies would be helpful, although not essential. The primary job responsibilities of the candidate will be to: a) partner with investigators to coordinate and keep internal and multi-site research projects on track, b) support investigators in developing new grant proposals, and c) perform data coordination activities. The candidate will be a leader and work within a dynamic, extramurally-funded and productive clinical and epidemiologic research program focused on asthma and respiratory disease prevention within the supportive infrastructure of the Center for Asthma Research

Department Summary:
The Vanderbilt Center for Health Services Research is a critical component for the Institute for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and engages with more than 160 scientists and other professionals across VUMC to conduct research and discover, implement, and disseminate workable solutions for modern-day problems in health care delivery, health care quality, and patient-center outcomes. For additional information, please visit https://www.vumc.org/hsr/center-health-services-research.

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Please upload current resume and cover letter outlining current and relevant experience.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Salary is dependent upon education and experience.

Reference checks, background screens and education verification will be performed prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Experiences and Skills:

• Experience, knowledge and assistance in the coordination of human studies and/or observational epidemiologic investigations.
• Ability to remain goal-oriented and keep investigative team on track.
• Budgetary experience.
• Grant writing and scientific editing experience.
• Data management experience.
• Outstanding organizational, writing, leadership and communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize complex projects and familiarity with REDCap and Microsoft Office programs.
• Proactive and flexible demeanor with ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and collaborate.

Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:
Movement

• Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
• Occasional: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
• Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
• Occasional: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
• Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
• Occasional: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
• Occasional: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
• Occasional: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.

Sensory

• Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
• Frequent: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry.
• Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.

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