Research Senior Supervisor

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigan's 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 also help shape educational programming around clear learning goals, providing direction to those developing and delivering the programming and ensuring that evaluation and feedback inform ongoing improvements. Drawing on experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, the Program Director will have overall responsibility for workforce development initiatives within the NIH CTSA UM1 grant in addition to initiatives within several companion training and career development grants outlined below.

Responsibilities\*

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.
• Leverage NIH knowledge to lead various activities associated with the companion grants (T32s, K12, R25): grant planning and proposal development; trainee recruitment and selection processes; trainee activities; co...

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