Weill Cornell Medicine

Scientific Administrator

Weill Cornell Medicine  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Title: Scientific Administrator

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: Patrick Wilson Laboratory

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $123,700.00 - $155,300.00

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Oversees aspects of research projects by envisioning, developing, planning, monitoring and controlling processes involved in alignment with strategic priorities. This role is responsible for budget preparations, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing progress. Furthermore, this position requires a high level of discretion in use and handling of confidential and sensitive information.

Job Responsibilities

  • Works closely with leadership to set and execute on departmental priorities; prioritizes own tasks, and conducts daily briefings to synthesize and prioritize key information.
  • Manages and coordinates multiple, highly complex research projects. Follows project life-cycle from planning/initiation to completion. Keeps all participants and stakeholders informed of any issues and risks might impact scope, schedule, quality and cost.
  • Assists in the writing and production of new grant applications and competing renewal grant applications to government, foundations, and industrial sponsors.
  • Assists in developing the budget required for grants.Prepares and compiles reports on project budget and finances, operations, and/or scientific progress.
  • Drafts annual and other periodic scientific programs reports for non-competing renewals of governmental, foundation, and industrial grants and sponsored programs. Assists in researching and drafting large sections of invited review articles.
  • Designs and manages the creation and implementation of data collection systems for departmental research projects. Oversees the development, implementation of their use and monitors the databases for the collection and analysis of study data.
  • Assists with fundraising efforts and serves as key team member for grant and research project proposal development.
  • Responsible for the department's incoming and outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTA) and Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDA).
  • Supports senior leadership in cultivation of relationships with strategic partners and other stakeholders. Serves as a representative of senior leaders in dealings with both internal and external communications.
  • Performs literature searches and compiles scientific information.
  • Performs other position related duties as required.

Education

  • Master's Degree

Experience

Approximately 6+ years of research experience (i.e. academia, non-profit, pharma / biotech, or government).

Experience with clinical research management highly desired.

Knowledge of virology, gene therapy, and next generation sequencing technologies a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficiency in computers (WordPerfect, Microsoft Office, and other database packages).
  • Sound business judgment and well-developed planning, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, coupled with extraordinary skills at presenting data in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Ability to make quick, solid decisions with confidence in order to expertly field both internal and external business requests.
  • Ability to work independently and shift priorities in an ever-changing work environment to get things done quickly and accurately.

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Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Weill Cornell Medicine

About Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world.

The doctors and scientists of Weill Cornell Medicine — faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Physician Organization—are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies.

Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar offers a Cornell University medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Weill Cornell Medicine faculty provide comprehensive patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Weill Cornell Medicine is also affiliated with Houston Methodist.

At Weill Cornell Medicine, we connect the collective power of our integrated partners in education and research to provide world-class care for our individual patients—#CareDiscoverTeach.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1898
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