Stanford University School of Medicine · 4 days ago
Scientific Director
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $183K/yr
5+ years expStanford University, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leading institution in health care innovation. They are seeking a Scientific Director to manage and coordinate research activities in RNA medicine, working closely with faculty and stakeholders to drive the program's success.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Provide strategic planning for own work group; participate with senior managers in higher level strategic planning. Communicate operational objectives and assignments and delegate to staff
Manage the daily operations of an assigned area(s) which include recruiting, hiring, training, developing evaluating and setting priorities of staff, coordinate business, technical, and educational activities for direct reports
Oversee interdepartmental activities, projects and efforts by applying advanced technical and professional knowledge. Serve as the initial managerial escalation point for problems from clients and other staff
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources. Oversee preparation of periodic financial and technical reports and operating plans
Interface with clients to determine project requirements. Establish service level agreements with clients
Monitor scientific, engineering, and/or technology trends and evaluate emerging technologies to recommend for adoption and implementation
Communicate and implement policies, procedures, best practices, recommendations and guidelines compliance with established University administrative policies and procedures
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology or related field
Five plus year experience in RNA science, program development
Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
Experience leading or overseeing the work of technical staff
Understanding of relevant scientific, engineering, or technical disciplines
Ability to problem solve
Ability to synthesize and articulate technical and scientific methodologies, specifications, and information
Experience leading scientific, engineering, or technical research projects or programs
Knowledge of emerging technologies, trends, methodologies, and resource management principles
Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
Strong customer relationship and consensus building skills
Ability to influence and establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment
Ability to resolve issues quickly and make decisions that meet university objectives in a collaborative culture
Benefits
Events and program for children, sports camps, tuition options
World class intellectual stimulation through learning and development classes, workshops and onsite conferences from leading edge speakers and faculty
Work/life and family friendly policies and reimbursement
Participation in Stanford’s social responsibility and sustainable programs for a better world
A vibrant university culture that values the uniqueness of each individual
Company
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
American Medical Association
2023-06-21Grant
2017-07-19Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Darius M. Moshfeghi
Chief of Retina Division: Vitreoretinal Surgery and Medical Diseases
Quinton R. Markett
Research Professional, Utz Lab, Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology & Rheumatology
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