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Scientific Administrator (70702)

Employer
Weill Cornell Medicine 2
Location
New York City, New York (US)
Salary
-
Closing date
Jul 19, 2022

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Discipline
Other, Education
Organization Type
Academia

Scientific Administrator (70702)

 

Position Summary

Oversees aspects of research projects by envisioning, developing, planning, monitoring and controlling processes involved in alignment with the Chairman’s strategic priorities. This role is responsible for budget preparations, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress. Furthermore, this position requires a high level of discretion in use and handling of confidential and sensitive information.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Manages and coordinates multiple, highly complex research projects. Follows project life-cycle from planning/initiation to completion. Keeps all participants and stakeholders informed of any issues and risks might impact scope, schedule, quality and cost.
  • Assists in the writing and production of new grant applications and competing renewal grant applications to government, foundations, and industrial sponsors.
  • Assists in developing the budget required for grants.
  • Drafts annual and other periodic scientific programs reports for non-competing renewals of governmental, foundation, and industrial grants and sponsored programs. Assists in researching and drafting large sections of invited review articles.
  • Designs and manages the creation and implementation of data collection systems for departmental research projects. Oversees the development, implementation of their use and monitors the databases for the collection and analysis of study data.
  • Assists the Chairman in fundraising efforts for the Department and serves as key team member for grant and research project proposal development.
  • Responsible for the department's incoming and outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA).
  • Prepares and compiles reports on project budget and finances, operations, and/or scientific progress.
  • Supports the Chairman in cultivation of relationships with strategic partners and other stakeholders. Serves as a representative of the Chairman in dealings with both internal and external communications.
  • Performs literature searches and compiles scientific information.
  • Performs other position related duties as required.

 

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

 

Experience

  • Master's Degree preferred. Approximately 6+ years of research experience (i.e. academia, non-profit, pharma / biotech, or government). Experience with clinical research management highly desired. Knowledge of virology, gene therapy, and next generation sequencing technologies a plus.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in computers (WordPerfect, Microsoft Office, and other database packages).
  • Sound business judgment and well-developed planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, coupled with extraordinary skills at presenting data in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Ability to make quick, solid decisions with confidence in order to expertly field both internal and external business requests.
  • Ability to work independently and shift priorities in an ever-changing work environment to get things done quickly and accurately.

 

To apply, please visit: https://careers.weill.cornell.edu/ and search for Req. ID 70702. Or email resume directly to Amanda Gilbert, amg4012@med.cornell.edu

 

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

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