Job Description Summary
The Research Program Manager will serve as the primary operational lead for Dr. Amol Sharma’s translational research program within the Center for Gut-Brain Neuromodulation (Cg-bN). The program investigates the pathophysiology of the gut-brain axis in a range of conditions including Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI), Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility disorders, Parkinson’s disease, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and others. A core focus is the development and testing of non-pharmacologic neuromodulation therapies to restore gut-brain axis integrity.
Primary responsibilities of the candidate are focused on providing direct support and guidance to Dr. Sharma, collaborating faculty, and staff as it relates pre and post award activities, principal investigator (PI) research portfolio oversight and management, and reporting. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the daily operations of the research laboratory, supervision and performance management of applicable laboratory personnel, oversight of development and implementation of new protocols and troubleshoots challenges, and the analyzation and communication of data. In collaboration with Department of Medicine’s centralized and divisional financial management resources, this position is responsible for assisting with the development and submission of grant applications to include budgeting, as well as post award involvement in financial management and reporting.
As a research administrative leader within the Division of GI & Hepatology, the person holding this position must operate with a substantial amount of autonomy and be willing to use sound judgment while adapting to a regularly changing environment that at times can require assistance that is outside their routine responsibilities. As the research mission grows strategically throughout the division, this individual will provide guidance and direction to other divisional programs to include developing research protocol and projects, hiring decisions, equipment purchases, etc. Accuracy, quality assurance, customer service, and effective communication are important requirements as this position engages with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally. Success will be measured by the impact this individual has on the research programs and projects under their purview. This position will report directly to Dr. Sharma.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC000968 COM DOM Gastroenterology CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-07
Pay Range
57,334.00 - 81,707.00 - 106,080.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Duties:
30% - Daily and Ongoing Operations: This position is responsible for oversight of the division’s daily and ongoing lab operations with the overarching goal of achieving the strategic research goals and priorities of Dr. Sharma. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversees and guides laboratory staff in recommendations of changes to protocols to improve validity and accuracy.
Makes recommendations for acquisition of new equipment and oversees validation and implementation of new equipment and protocols.
Ensures the work area is maintained in a safe and uncluttered environment and always maintains accountability for the preparation and maintenance of inspection readiness.
Coordinates research activities with Clinical Research Staff.
Responds to Safety Events and complaints in a timely manner.
30% - PI Research Portfolio Oversight and Management: Oversees the flow of research projects from planning to submission through implementation and closeout. Responsibilities include but are not limited to operations management, quality assurance, and regulatory oversight.
Ensures that appropriate regulatory approvals are obtained for all research activities as needed (IRB and IACUC), materials transfer/data agreements properly executed.
Maintains timelines, track deliverables, and support milestone achievement across multiple concurrent projects.
Collaborates with Department of Medicine centralized and divisional teams to successfully complete all stages of grant preparation, submission, and post-award.
Works closely with other institutions to submit grant proposals as appropriate.
Assists study PIs in the submission of grant materials through eCommons.
Works closely with leadership in developing, modifying, and monitoring the achievement of long-term goals and objectives and in executing process improvement.
Works closely with leadership to address current and future challenges.
20% - Data Collection, Reporting, and Manuscript Preparation: In collaboration with PIs, this position will be responsible for collecting data and analyzing data, writing, and submitting required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (i.e., IRB) for studies under their purview, as well as assist with revisions and submissions of manuscripts generated for their assigned portfolio.
Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases and ensures that samples are stored appropriately.
Provides statistical analysis of data using statistical software and generates graphical representations of data as requested by leadership.
Assists leadership in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, and preparing tables, graphs, for grant applications/progress reports, publications, and presentations.
Coordinates with local, national, and international collaborators to ensure successful research endeavors.
10% - Staff Oversight: Supervises any research staff employed by the division with a focus on Dr. Sharma’s Lab to include delegation of responsibilities and performance management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conducts employment interviews and participates in the selection of new employees.
Supervises and trains laboratory staff, medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers.
Direct supervisor of laboratory staff including approving PTO and conducting yearly evaluations.
Monitors, regulates, and adjusts workflows to ensure tasks are completed on time.
10% - Financial Involvement: This position will be involved with financial management from a knowledge and understanding perspective so appropriate operational decisions can be made. Partnering with the Division Administrator and Department of Medicine Pre and Post Award Team is a crucial requirement so appropriate budgetary and fiscal management can be ensured. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Oversees the financial aspects of lab operations including monitoring expenses and budgets, ordering, and maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies, and providing recommendations for capital and operational budgets.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience in clinical or translational research program management, preferably in academic medicine.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work independently, adapt to evolving priorities, and maintain professionalism across multiple collaborations.
Familiarity with grant funding mechanisms (e.g., NIH, foundations, industry) and financial management processes preferred.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and three years relevant program experience.
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)
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