Case Western Reserve University · 13 hours ago
MRI Research Program Director
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$77K/yr - $97K/yr
10+ years expCase Western Reserve University is committed to excellence in education and research, and they are seeking an MRI Research Program Director to lead the development and management of the MRI Research Program. This role involves strategic planning, faculty and staff development, and fiscal leadership to ensure the program's success and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the MRI research leadership team. Work with the MRI faculty, staff, and trainees to define, build, and sustain a coordinated strategic plan for the MRI research team. The primary tenants of this strategic plan will include: a coordinated scientific plan across the funded and planned research projects of ~20 MRI research faculty that aligns with the mission and plans for CWRU and UH; an aggressive marketing and recruiting and career development plans for faculty, staff, and trainees to sustain the MRI research team and efforts; and define strategic interactions and activities between the MRI research team and industrial partners
Develop and coordinate faculty research interest and research funding opportunities, support faculty to prepare large collaborative, multi-investigator, and/or center-level (P-level) grant proposals to support imaging research, and serve as a direct point of contact for external sponsors. Facilitate collaborative interactions within and outside of the MRI research team by coordinating new and expanded technology development teams
Anticipate the needs of the MRI research team and provide strategic advice on an ongoing basis. Make high-level decisions and suggest problem resolutions and procedures that best meet the short-term and long-term needs of the MRI research team
Interact closely with leadership of the Departments of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and University Hospitals (UH) and external institutions to help engage physician scientists across the region
Work with the development offices of CWRU and UH to help to identify key philanthropic opportunities for the MRI research team
Define joint project goals, including establishment of milestones and deliverables, coordination of project developments, and the creation and publication of joint press releases near significant project milestones
Provide leadership and manage the marketing and public relations initiatives for the MRI research team. This involves creation of multi-media communications, website design and multi-institutional corporate branding
Identify key opportunities to streamline administrative activities of the MRI research team in their interactions with teams at CWRU and UH. For example, identify mechanisms to improve interactions and processes with the CWRU SOM administrative teams to streamline grant submissions, post-award spending, purchasing, and hiring
Oversee personnel on-boarding activities as well as continued compliance in accordance with the values of the institutions and the MRI research team
Remain committed to compliance with all University policies and legal regulations in every area of the center's daily activities, including fostering development of short and long-term plans, policies, and guidelines in this area
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10 years of progressive professional and/or scientific experience required, preferably in a highly complex, matrixed organization such as an academic medical center, medical school teaching hospital, university central offices, and/or academic professional school
Must have strong demonstrable experience in developing and leading strategic plans which easily adapt to a higher education environment
A Master's degree in biomedical engineering or other related discipline is required
Outstanding management skills to direct and oversee impact investments and fundraising efforts
Aptitude for forging and maintaining fruitful relationships of trust with shareholders, partners, and external authorities
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to interact and influence at the most senior levels of an organization and to work collaboratively across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives
Display poise and strength of character
Ability to work well under pressure, take proactive measures against possible challenges, and resolve issues quickly, managing crises rapidly and effectively when necessary
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
Resourceful team player with can-do attitude, global mindset and intercultural openness, intercultural awareness, and ability to cooperate and navigate in both in-person and virtual settings
Highly collaborative, team-oriented, adaptable/flexible mindset
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face
Be a skilled coach and mentor with a strong career development approach to leadership
Must be strong willed, a fast learner and able to effect changes
Must be focused on quality and delivering excellent service
Strong organizational skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing and leading multiple, diverse efforts with a broad spectrum of team members including faculty, staff, students, and post-doctoral fellows
Sound management and supervisory skills, ability to think strategically while balancing several complex agendas
Ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with all levels of professional, technical, and administrative staff and to integrate resources on a timely and organized basis
Highly proficient in all relevant software programs needed to direct the MRI research program as well as the ability to learn new programs as necessary
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Willingness to learn and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and technologies
Preferred
Prior experience with direction and/or leadership of a science-oriented academic center in a university environment is preferred
A Doctoral degree is strongly preferred
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.17M2015-10-12Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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