Program Manager, Gould Center for Asthma and Pulmonary Disease, Hybrid
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)

General Summary:

At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Medicine, Pulmonary are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge health and research.

Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) Department of Medicine is recruiting a Program Manager (PM) to spearhead our brand-new hospital center --the Gould Center. The center's focus will be on Asthma Research and Care. The Gould Center is funded by a $15 million dollar grant from the Gould foundation. Its mission is to a hub for groundbreaking Asthma Research and Care. The manager will advance these goals with an opportunity to work with internationally recognized leaders in asthma care and research at a world-renowned medical institution affiliated with Harvard Medical School.

The PM will work directly with the Principal Investigators as well as other faculty and staff members to advance the mission of the Center. The Manager will be responsible strategic planning and implementation of initiatives that will support the research and clinical missions of the division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and work in harmony with other departments. In collaboration with the directors, they will hire and supervise research and clinical personnel to assist them in executing on the Center's goals. In addition to helping to facilitate strategic initiatives, they will manage the logistical and administrative direction for the program.
Principal responsibilities:

• Strategic Visioning: Collaborate with directors to execute strategic planning, ensuring the Gould Center stays at the forefront of asthma care and research.

• Goal Execution & Monitoring: Ensure timely realization of objectives and develop reports to oversee Center initiatives.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Interfaces with both internal teams and external stakeholders, while enjoying opportunities to engage with hospital leadership.

• Team Development: Support the Identification, recruitment and training of the best talent to execute the Center's vision. Foster a collaborative work environment that emphasizes teamwork and engagement.

• Donor Relations: Collaborate with the development office, keeping our generous donors informed and involved in the Center's advancements.

• Operational Excellence: Develop SOPs, maintain essential documentation, and ensure compliance with current regulations.

• Expert Problem-Solving: Provide research, logistical expertise, and innovative solutions to research, patient care, and professional challenges.

• Financial Oversight: Ensure fiscal responsibility, bridging communication between the financial and research teams to keep projects and funding on track.

• Adaptable Leadership: Take on other strategic and operational tasks as the Center grows and evolves.

Skills/Competencies Required

- Planning, Organizing and Coordinating

o Skilled in identifying and implementing opportunities to improve efficiency of research operations and subsequently execute improvements

o Time management skills with the capability to prioritize among multiple requests from multiple individuals with the ability to change direction in response to a fluctuating work environment

o Ability to delegate, prioritize, and assist others with prioritizing study tasks

- Team Management

o Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment

o Ability to manage diverse teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles

- Gets Results/Takes Initiative

o High personal work standards and sense of urgency about results

o Ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment

o Problem-solving ability, including the ability to analyze complex situations, identify resources, and imagine alternatives

o Demonstrates initiative and identifies key priorities, even in ambiguous situations with limited direction

o Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints

o Consistently demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude

- Communication Skills

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills

o Ability to represent the program with the utmost professionalism and ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the group

o Ability to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholders

o Demonstrated ability to lead discussions/meetings, and obtain cooperation and support from team

o Cognizant and respectful of cultural differences in communication approach

- Analytical Skills

o Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn

o Rigorous academic and/or professional background including healthcare work

o Extensive familiarity with clinical research

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on need.

Direct supervision of a staff of 1-3 people (e.g., biorepository tech, patient navigator, science core team members(s))

Qualifications
Qualifications:

- Master's degree preferred

- Previous leadership experience in a progressively responsible position

- Experience in healthcare and research

- Understanding and working knowledge of principles of SOPs, GCP, FDA, IRB, clinical research methodology, regulations, and compliance required

EEO Statement
BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.