Administration and Operations Research Manager

Palo Alto, CA, United States

The Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, is seeking a Administration and Operations Research Manager to lead and manage the daily operations and administrative responsibilities of Anesthesia’s research operations team. We are a world-leading department that offers comprehensive training, perioperative patient care, pain management, and critical care medicine. The department also engages in cutting-edge research, encompassing a wide spectrum of programs in basic, translational, clinical, health services, and medical education.

As a Administration and Operations Research Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team of administrative associates who are supporting researchers in the Department of Anesthesia, and managing the daily research operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader with a passion for driving operational excellence in a research-intensive environment to contribute to the success of research initiatives and the mission of the Department of Anesthesia. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership abilities, a proven track record in managing teams, and a deep understanding of the research environment. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Research Administration, Qualified and interested candidates are expected to submit a resume and cover letter.

This full-time position offers flexible workspace arrangement which is a hybrid of working on-site and working from home, subject to operational need.

At Stanford University School of Medicine, the work we do touches the lives of those today and tomorrow. Through education, research, and health care, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation in health care. Whether working in departments with faculty, or in units that support the school, our staff are a part of teams that propel us on our journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

Stanford is rooted in a culture of excellence and values innovation, collaboration, and life-long learning. To foster the talents and aspirations of our staff, Stanford offers career development programs, competitive pay that reflects market trends, and benefits that increase financial stability and promote healthy, fulfilling lives. An award-winning employer, Stanford offers an exceptional setting for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Stanford’s School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesia are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for its faculty, staff, residents, postdocs, and fellows. We aim to recruit, support, retain, and promote diversity in our department.

For more information on our department, please see our website: https://med.stanford.edu/anesthesia.html

Duties include:

Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory, and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.

Evaluate programs or functions, policies, and procedures. Identify issues, and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies, and procedures.

Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.

Represent the program or function within the department, unit, or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.

Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.

May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

Assess training needs and may develop associated training.

May direct and/or supervise staff.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.

Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.

Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and, decision-making skills.

Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.

Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.

Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.

Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

Occasionally use a telephone.

Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

The expected pay range for this position is $95,000 to $141,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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