Research Manager Position at the University of Cincinnati - Department of Biostatistics, Health Informatics & Data Science

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) is among the nation's top urban public research universities. As a dynamic academic community with over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff, and 340,000 alumni, UC is known for its innovative campus design, recognized by The New York Times as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."

About UC

With initiatives such as Next Lives Here and the Cincinnati Innovation District, alongside a $100 million JobsOhio investment and consistent record enrollment, UC is propelling forward with unwavering momentum. The university's collaboration with UC Health, nine consecutive years of significant growth, entry into the Big 12 Conference, and an annual budget of over $1.65 billion highlight its robust presence and leadership in education and research. The university's endowment stands at $1.8 billion, contributing to a regional economic impact exceeding $10.6 billion.

Job Overview - Research Manager

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM), one of the nation's oldest medical schools, is renowned for excellence in healthcare education and groundbreaking research. As part of this prestigious institution, the Department of Biostatistics, Health Informatics, and Data Sciences (BHIDS) invites applications for a full-time Research Manager position. This role is within the Biostatistics and Informatics Shared Resource (BISR) and supports various research and administrative projects, cancer clinical protocols, and grant applications. The position reports directly to the Director of the Cancer Center BISR.

Essential Functions

• Manage, oversee, and conduct research activities, including project development, data collection, and data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with UC and National Cancer Institute (NCI) regulations and policies.
• Track and reconcile BISR faculty and staff efforts across various grants and the institution's future P30 Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG).
• Assist in disseminating research findings and maintaining systems for tracking related presentations, publications, and outputs.
• Manage shared resource data via the Stratocore PPMS system for BISR dashboards and prepare initial P30 NCI CCSG applications.
• Coordinate and aid in external funding proposal development, including project planning, grant preparation, and manuscript collaboration with cancer center members.
• Collaborate actively with various directors and teams within the Cancer Center and BHIDS.
• Supervise exempt and non-exempt staff, including tasks like performance evaluations, time-off approvals, and more.
• Develop research agendas using appropriate analytical methods and translate findings into impactful policy recommendations.
• Author and publish white papers, conference reports, opinion articles, blogs, and policy briefs.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or a related field is required.

Required Experience

A minimum of four (4) years in research, staff, or administrative roles in academic, government, or private sectors.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master’s or Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Biostatistics with clinical trial experience.
• At least 3 years as a biostatistician consultant or statistical analyst.
• Familiarity with Biostatistics and Bioinformatics software (SAS, R).
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and assess professional teams.
• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Work Environment

The position functions in an office environment with no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to support financial, educational, health, and wellness needs:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision