Program Manager

A Program Manager (PM) position is available on Dr. Tayyaba Hasan's team at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. The research laboratory focuses on the applications of photodynamic therapy to cancer and non-cancer pathologies. The PM will be the point person for communication within a group that averages 10-12 members and will support the team's research efforts and will work closely with and directly report to Dr. Hasan. A significant comfort level with computers, some programming, and other technical aspects of IT is required. The PM will be expected to assist in writing human and animal protocols and will interface with the IRBs. He/she will be the group point person for the WCP Grants management for preparations of administrative documents. The PM will also be responsible for the coordination of academic and industry collaborations and tracking of group intellectual property. The ideal candidate will facilitate appropriate and timely information exchange between team members and other collaborators, help coordinate reports and grants, identify safety, and regulatory issues, manage timelines, and communicate progress/issues arising on projects. Occasionally more complex situations arise, and the PM will be the interface between hospital administration and the Laboratory for rare complex situations such as insurance, in case of laboratory accidents. This is an ideal position for individuals interested in developing management and organizational skills in a science laboratory and moving to a higher-level management industry or academia. The PM will work closely with the Staff Assistant for the Team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and management of research operations, this includes multiple industrial/academic collaborations and interaction with scientists, venture capitalists, and industry executives on research ventures.

• Facilitates meetings and creates follow-up action items.
• Manage confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, project timelines, budgets, deliverables, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate novel applications and outcomes of research focused on drug delivery and targeting strategies for improved outcomes in oncology and infectious diseases.
• Effectively communicate with collaborators and Partners Innovation Office for processing of confidentiality agreements, intellectual property disclosures, and patent applications.
• Manage the timeline of applications/agreements.
• Assist in writing and collating grant applications, progress reports, research manuscripts, and scientific protocols.
• Monitor financial reports and expenditures and prepare budgetary forecasts on a quarterly basis.
• Assist in the recruitment of new staff.
• Oversee and guide group scientists into appropriate protocols, e.g., animal or biosafety, for research.
• Working with laboratory technicians and other collaborators to update the Hasan lab and P01 websites.
• Organizes group meetings.
• Provides troubleshooting with technical issues, related to computers and other technology, that arise in the office.
• Interfaces with Hospital Administration in rare cases of laboratory damage such as flooding.
• Welcomes and orients new group members.
• Facilitates the departure process of group members by collecting and filing electronic data, assisting with the completion of necessary departure forms, and relaying responsibilities and supplying locations to remaining group members.

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5 years of related experience in research or laboratory management required

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Must be highly organized, energetic, self-motivated, and capable of multitasking

* Excellent project planning, prioritization, and time management skills.

* Handling social media and populating the websites

* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

* Technical proficiency with computers and other technology.

* Strong ability to search for information.

* Excellent problem-solving skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to successfully work both autonomously and in a team environment.

* A demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to inspire, motivate and focus partners.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Oversee and provide guidance to scientists within the group including postdoctoral fellows, technical staff, and graduate and undergraduate students.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Assist with budget production for grants and contracts and monitoring budget expenditures.

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