Stanford University School of Medicine · 13 hours ago
Director of Research Development (Hybrid Opportunity)
Stanford, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $211K/yr
5+ years expStanford University School of Medicine is at the forefront of the biomedical revolution in precision health. They are seeking a Director of Research Development to manage and grow their research enterprise, implementing strategic plans and leading a team to improve the quality and quantity of research proposals.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Provide leadership direction to assigned staff in the program area and oversee staff with program responsibility including grant writers/research development professionals and grant specialist/research administrator(s)
Design, develop, and oversee implementation of DOM’s research building activities, e.g., internal grant review processes, seed grant programs, grantsmanship curricula, workshops, seminars, relevant executive-level research committee(s), etc
Devise and implement vision, strategy, goals, and resource development to improve the quality and quantity of proposals submitted to federal and non-federal sponsors
Lead and oversee analysis, reporting, and program improvements to shape the research development program
Define the overall activities of research/teaching program(s), allocate appropriate staffing and other resources to advise trainees and faculty writing grants. Develop and direct related policies to streamline research development and research administrative processes. Coordinate grant proposal submissions
Develop and implement programming that cultivates the next generation of exceptional physician-scientists and faculty mentors
Provide strategic and financial advice to faculty director and/or senior management
Develop, maintain, and control the financial strategy and long-range financial planning for DOM’s research development enterprise. Measure impact of investment in research building activities in improving quality and quantity of the DOM’s proposals
Serve as the principal advocate with foundations, funding, and gift sources. Advocate research development priorities for DOM to broader university, external communities, sponsors, and other stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience
Typically, five or more years of relevant experience in area of specialization and five or more years relevant experience managing staff
Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans, program partnerships and funding sources
Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources
Advanced oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization
Excellent leadership skills
Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans
Demonstrated expertise with building programs to advance research development strategies and proposal success rates within a leading academic institution
Highly organized, analytical, proactive, and deadline oriented
Communicates effectively (oral and written)
Ability to oversee and direct staff and build effective teams
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a variety of persons
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Excellent health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
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
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Quinton R. Markett
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