Research Operations Manager - Remote

Position Description:

Every day, in ways both big and small, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is impacting lives for the better. MCW ... changemaking for a healthier Wisconsin. In the role of a Research Operations Manager you will be working in the Anesthesiology Department.

Summary

Responsible for the effective management of research operations for the Department of Anesthesiology including a broad spectrum of special projects, studies, administrative procedures, reporting, and analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct supervisor for Department of Anesthesiology Research Division research operations staff
• Interface between functional units to provide operations expertise and advice relative to methodology, timing, sourcing, and analysis of proposals to recommend actions.
• Maintains awareness of extramural awards spending in order to recommend actions that will impact the optimization and utilization of research resources.
• Lead the department quarterly and annual budgeting process and, in cooperation with the financial operations manager, report on departmental performance.
• Communicate productivity ideas and programs throughout research operations where applicable and act as a communication channel between units to insure productivity and other value-added ideas are implemented.
• Coordinate and lead special projects as directed the Vice-Chair of Research.
• Lead the development of new process and manage operations on cross-functional teams and task forces where appropriate.
• Apply working knowledge of operations and problem solving techniques, team concepts, financial analysis, technical expertise, and personnel management to act as a change agent.
• Maintains current knowledge of innovative operations techniques and evaluation techniques to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in shaping policies and procedures to communicate operations standards focusing on strategic development.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts for all positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

• Creativity - Provides innovative solutions to resolve issues and develop effective implementation strategies
• Operations - Applies broad skills and education related to research operations, management theory and practice, total quality (TQ) management, and ISO quality standards.
• Problem Solving - Demonstrate ability to anticipate and resolve obstacles or barriers to excellence by determining the best course of action
• Management - Effectively manages change process utilizing skills in TQC to create a continuous improvement culture

Preferred Schedule:



Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Position Requirements:

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 7 years of experience

Required Certification/Licensure(s): Project Management

Target salary range for this position is between $90,700.00 and $116,700.00 annually. The final offered salary will depend on the applicant's education, experience, skills, and knowledge, as well as considerations of internal equity and market alignment.

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring - Collaborative - Curiosity - Inclusive - Integrity - Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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