Administrative Director, SD CFAR and THI

4 days ago


Oakland, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Administrative Director, SD CFAR and THI

The San Diego Center for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Research (SD CFAR) is a leading academic center providing administrative and shared research support to enhance and coordinate high-quality human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS research projects. As the Administrative Director, you will play a critical role in defining the direction, goals, and requirements of the scientific collaboration and agenda between NIH, local and national institutions, and local investigators.

This position will serve in two distinct roles. The first is as Administrative Director of the San Diego Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). The second is the Administrative Director of The HIV Institute (THI). As such, the Director will have broad discretionary responsibility for applying appropriate management techniques and executive-level judgment to provide leadership in defining the direction, goals, and requirements of the scientific collaboration and agenda between NIH, local and national institutions, and local investigators.

The position serves as the Administrative Director of the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) and the HIV Institute (THI) at UCSD. The NIH-funded CFAR includes researchers at UCSD, the Sanford Burnham, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, The Scripps Research Institute, and the San Diego VA Healthcare System. THI is a University of California ORU that encompasses all HIV/AIDS researchers on campus. The Administrative Director serves as deputy to the CFAR PI (Dr. Davey Smith) and THI Director (Dr. Douglas Richman), and has broad discretionary responsibility for applying appropriate management techniques and executive-level judgment to provide leadership in defining the direction, goals, and requirements of the scientific collaboration and agenda between individual investigators and institutions.

The Administrative Director creates, develops, and implements Standard Operating Procedures for the CFAR and THI. The Administrative Director has responsibility to design and implement quality control, quality assurance, and program evaluation systems. Develops and implements plans for local and national fundraising and develops strategies to raise the scientific and lay community's awareness of the CFAR and THI. Responsible for implementation and oversight of the $3M annual CFAR budget.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading academic institution and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for administrative leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership in defining the direction, goals, and requirements of the scientific collaboration and agenda between NIH, local and national institutions, and local investigators.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for the CFAR and THI.
  • Design and implement quality control, quality assurance, and program evaluation systems.
  • Develop and implement plans for local and national fundraising.
  • Responsible for implementation and oversight of the $3M annual CFAR budget.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study and seven or more years of relevant experience; or eleven years of combined experience, education, and training.
  • Academic or research administration background and recognized expertise in selected area.
  • Expert oral and written communication skills.
  • Leadership experience in relevant academic and/or government research agencies.
  • Demonstrated expertise in building collaborations between academia, industry, and/or governmental agencies.
  • Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution and administrative, budgetary, human resources, and financial principles and practices.
  • Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse groups of faculty, staff, and students.
  • Progressive managerial experience and proven success in managing a complex research or academic program(s).
  • Strong fundraising experience.
  • Strong negotiation skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/ persuade all levels of staff.
  • Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities.
  • Ability to evaluate, organize, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
  • Relevant knowledge of HIV/AIDS adequate to contribute to the development and formulation of strategic plans, policies, and initiatives that support each center's research and programmatic goals.
  • Experience and knowledge of protocol development, clinical trials development process, and implementation, and IND submission.
  • Knowledge of UCSD HIPPA regulations as they pertain to research.
  • Knowledge of research procedures and protocols as well as DAIDS and FDA requirements as they relate to regulatory procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience coordinating a multi-center international study.
Special Conditions
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
  • Must be willing to work with HIV-related topics.


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