**Job Profile** **Summary** This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation. Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects. Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community. A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports. A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Responsibilities typically include: policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures. **Job Overview** This position works closely with leadership to oversee program operations and management to achieve program mission. Responsible for implementation of program goals and setting program deliverables and timelines, assignment and management of staff, and is the primary program point of contact. **Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications** **:** 1. Master’s degree in business administration, public health, health care administration, clinical research or another related field. 2. Seven (7) years of management experience in academic, business, or clinical research environment. **Preferred Qualifications** **:** 1. Ten (10) years of management experience in academic, business, or clinical research environment. 2. Experience working with a team in writing manuscripts, grant proposals, evaluation reports, and program materials. **Duties and Responsibilities** **:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. In collaboration with senior leadership and program scientific/academic leaders, sets program strategic vision. 2. Develops an effective plan of action for running the overall program. 3. Leads daily operations to support and implement current and future program objectives including oversight of multiple independent activities, projects, deliverables, deadlines, and milestones. 4. Builds buy-in among, and serves the interests of, diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, faculty, staff, and students to ensure smooth execution of program initiatives. 5. Oversees initiatives across departments and institutions locally and nationally. 6. Collects and analyzes data and communicates program results to diverse audiences to inform strategic planning and resource allocation. 7. Prepares reports, funding proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. 8. Proactively identifies, assesses, and manages program risks and barriers. 9. Leads continual program improvement efforts including researching and proposing innovative, creative plans and processes to improve program functions. 10. Prepares and manages budgets as needed. 11. Recruits, hires, directs, and advises assigned personnel, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. 12. Maintains collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues across programs, departments, and institutions to foster a positive work environment and to contribute to the larger organizational achievements and mission. 13. Establishes program deliverables, track program progress, address program set-backs, and assess program performance. 14. Develops and sustain relationships and serves as a liaison to diverse internal and external collaborators to fulfill program goals and mission. 15. Determines appropriate next steps and lead a team to develop and implement strategies to remediate risks and solve problems. Exercises excellent judgement and escalate issues as needed. 16. Leads a team in the implementation of approved improvement initiatives. 17. Assigns tasks and set schedule of projects/activities for efficient utilization of resources. 18. Develops work systems and team processes that effectively drive productivity. 19. Addresses grievances and other personnel problems within position responsibilities. **Physical Requirements** **:** 1. This is largely a sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs, and operating office equipment.       2. Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate, and exchange information.       3. Ability to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.       4. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard.  **Skills & Abilities:** 1. Excellent leadership and judgment. 2. Concise and effective communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, visual, and written). 3. Superior organizational skills, project planning, and management skills with a drive to meet deadlines. 4. Comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to handle a large number of competing demands simultaneously. 5. Innovative, proactive, and motivated self-starter, with a strong attention to detail and a demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply continuous improvement in relevant settings. 6. Keen analytical skills; ability to identify, gather, manage, and synthesize relevant information to support data-driven decisions. 7. A positive customer service mindset with the ability to provide and model consistent, excellent service provision and problem resolution for all internal and external customers and clients. 8. Ability to take initiative and in turn function at a high level of independence as demonstrated by independent decision-making, ability to solve problems, and knowing when to ask for guidance. 9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, Adobe, and project management applications. 10. Poise, discretion, tact, and overall strong and mature interpersonal skills. 11. Ability to interact with a wide variety of personnel, departments, and organizations. 12. Must be extremely flexible and adaptable, able to shift course quickly, learn new skills, and take on new tasks and roles as needed. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .