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SPCTRM (Stanford Packard Center for Translational Research in Medicine (website)
       
    Manager, Regulatory Services and Education/SPCTRM


Research Management Group
      
   
       Research Process Manager (RPM)
       Research Process Manager (RPM) Support Personnel
       
Contact Information

Anusha Balasubramanian
Human Resources Administrator
Phone: (650) 724-6590, anushab@stanford.edu

Research Management Group



Research Process Manager (RPM)
Job ID # 27083
Range: 3P2.
Posted: 02/11/08

Go to the Stanford Jobs Open Position Webpage and enter "Research Process Manager" under "Keyword Search" (at the bottom of the webpage) then click on "Research Process Manager" link. Please submit your resume online via the "Apply" link at the bottom of the webpage.

Job Description:

MISSION:
The fundamental mission of the Research Management Group (RMG) is to facilitate and promote the research endeavors of the School of Medicine faculty. The RMG provides oversight and management of sponsored projects and ensures compliance with University and sponsor policies and expectations.

POSITION:
The Research Process Manager (RPM) reports to the Co-Directors of the RMG, who report to the Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration in the School of Medicine. The RPM is the Institutional Representative for sponsored projects and is responsible for management, compliance oversight, and facilitation of the complete sponsored research administration process for a defined set of School of Medicine faculty. Working in collaboration with faculty, business managers and other department and University staff, the RPM ensures timely, accurate proposal submission, develops budgets, and provides institutional signature, ensuring that the proposal meets sponsor, University, and School guidelines/regulations. The RPM functions as an expert partner and facilitator in post-award administration, coordinating with the PI and staff and sponsors to ensure that sponsored research funds are expended in accordance with internal and external policies, providing compliance oversight and guidance and policy communication, interpretation, and recommendations. The RPM is an advocate for a responsive, effective research administration process in a deadline-driven customer service organization.RPMs undergo extensive and ongoing training, take certification exams to obtain signature authority on behalf of the University, and are trained and mentored by an experienced RPM. As a member of the RMG Team, the RPM works closely with a shared Associate, provides back-up to co-workers, and becomes an expert partner to teammates. RPMs also participate in problem-solving and continuous process- improvement efforts to improve customer service, efficiency and accuracy, and thus contribute to the success of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must have:Minimum of two years of relevant experience in addition to a BA in business or sciences (MBA helpful), or equivalent experience or a combination of education and work that demonstrates the necessary level of analytical, problem-solving, initiative, judgment, decision-making, organizational and communication skills.
• 2 – 5 years experience in financial management and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting and accounting preferably in an academic organization.
• 2 – 5 years experience in grant and contract research administration, pre- and post-award.
• Knowledge of university and government research administration policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate policies and guidelines, effectively, in writing and verbally, with the ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify solutions and make appropriate determinations.
• Ability to effectively balance customer service with regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interface effectively with multiple faculty and staff with a customer-service focus
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good leadership, diplomacy, judgment, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to coordinate activities across various units.
• Advanced computer spreadsheet skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.

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Rearch Process Manager (RPM) Support Personnel

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to our HR Administrator Anusha Balasubramanian at anushab@stanford.edu.

RMG provides oversight and management of sponsored projects and ensures compliance with University and sponsor policies and expectations. Our RPMs work in collaboration with faculty, business managers and other department and University staff, to ensure timely and accurate proposal submission by developing the budget and providing institutional signature, ensuring that the proposal meets sponsor, University and School guidelines/regulations. 

While our vacant RPM positions are being filled, and new hire RPMs trained, additional support to the RPMs will be helpful. In the short-term, we could use your expertise in a few specific areas.

If you have time available and would like to help the process, please consider this opportunity:

Job Description: RPM Support
Department: Research Management Group
Position Type: Temporary (Hourly/Full or Part-Time)
Duration: 3 Months
Location: 301, Ravenswood Ave, Stanford Menlo Park
Compensation: Hourly rate determined based on experience, no benefits

This position will report to one of the Team Managers in RMG, and work closely with the Research Process Managers (RPMs) and RPM Associates (RPMAs). Responsibilities will include some or all of the following:

Review grant proposal documents
Comfortable in working on budgets and doing budget calculations
Assist the RPMs and RPMAs on projects as assigned
Provide general office support and filing as needed

QUALIFICATIONS- Candidate must have:
Knowledge of Stanford University and government research administration policies and guidelines with the ability to read and interpret guidelines
Familiarity with Stanford systems such as Prism, Eudora, Outlook, Reportmart 3 etc.; SPIDERS knowledge very helpful
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in using Excel- specifically in calculating formulae (such as using percentages, division by percentages etc.)
Ability to work proactively with diverse personalities in a customer service environment
Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail



SPCTRM -Stanford Packard Center for Translational Research in Medicine

Manager, Regulatory Services and Education/SPCTRM
Job ID#: 29915
Salary Range: 4P3
Posted: 04/17/08

Go to the Stanford Jobs Open Position Webpage and enter "29915" under "Keyword Search" (at the bottom of the webpage) then click on "Manager, Regulatory Services and Education/SPCTRM " link. Please submit your resume online via the "Apply" link at the bottom of the webpage.

MISSION:
The Stanford/Packard Center for Translational Medicine (SPCTRM) is a multi-faceted School of Medicine Dean's Office service organization with committed participation from Stanford University (SU), Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH), and Stanford Hospital Clinics (SHC). SPCTRM exists to enhance the quality of clinical and translational research conducted at Stanford, providing, but not limited to, education, training, professional development and compliance programs for Stanford clinical research faculty, research coordinators, nurses and staff.

The Manager of Regulatory Services and Education reports to the SPCTRM Chief Operating Officer, and receives programmatic direction from the SPCTRM Medical Director. The primary focus of this position is development, implementation, management and oversight of compliance and educational training programs, while participating in ongoing policy and procedural interpretation and implementation pertaining to clinical research at Stanford.

Compliance Oversight and Training

- Identify potential risk to the institution and discuss with key leadership in SPCTRM/OSR/RMG/IRB to develop action plan for resolution

- Collaborate with School of Medicine (SoM) Human Resource Group and department Human Resource Administrators to ensure alignment of training for SoM research personnel with University and Hospital education requirements and policy

- Function as University designee and FDA liaison for clinical study audits

- Design, implement and oversee SPCTRM Internal Monitor Quality Assurance program

- Provide guidance to faculty/research teams in IND/IDE submission strategy; identify risks & assist in issue resolution

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with University and hospital compliance directors and personnel for compliance with University, SoM and hospital policies and procedures

Education/Training

- Perform ongoing training and education needs assessments

- Plan, develop and oversee continuing education and training programs for the SoM clinical research personnel and investigators

- Ensure training programs encompass all aspects of clinical research conduct and related governing regulations and guidelines

- Consult with and recruit subject matter experts/volunteer instructors for contributions to, and participation in SPCTRM education events, publications and ongoing training

- Direct and moderate presentations and workshops

- Provide direct oversight of writing, preparing and management of ongoing CME documentation

- Collaborate with other university programs to implement training on various technology systems

- Develop and implement strategic plan for SPCTRM training and communication

- Provide one-on-one training of administrative staff and medical professionals

-Develop and manage online tools to facilitate education and training outreach

QUALIFICATIONS

- California RN or BSN
- 3-5 years clinical research experience
- Sound understanding of federal and state regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines
- Experience with NIH, industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies
- Thorough working knowledge of hospital admitting, billing and related procedures
- High level of customer service orientation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent computer and database skills
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively
- Flexible
- Solid decision-making skills
- JD highly desirable


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