Pediatric Research Program Manager

Stanford University seeks an Academic Program Professional 2 to serve as Pediatric Research Program Manager in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. This role will work under the direction of the Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics to develop, implement, and oversee the vision, strategy, and goals of the pediatric team’s research and academic programs. The manager will independently advance scientific research and build sustained partnerships across Stanford, including with Engineering and Public Health, to expand the division’s interdisciplinary research capacity. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program and project management, and collaboration with faculty, fellows, residents, and students to develop, edit, and submit proposals to federal and non-federal funders. This role will also produce publications, develop new manuscripts, identify strategic funding opportunities, and help strengthen the competitiveness of extramural proposals and lead external and internal (Children’s) grant submissions aligned with the Pediatric Orthopaedic research portfolio.

The ideal candidate is passionate about pediatric orthopaedic research, understands research principles and practices, and is motivated to enhance the department’s reputation as a destination for leading pediatric orthopaedic research professionals. Learn more at https://ortho.stanford.edu/.
 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others.
• On-campus mobility.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours, evenings or weekends.
• May travel locally. 
• Occasional overnight travel.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Core Duties:

• 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.
   

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
   

Certificates and Licenses Required:

For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.