UNIV - Program Manager - Department of Medicine : Division of GI

UNIV - Program Manager - Department of Medicine : Division of GI

The Biorepository Research Program Manager will serve as the primary operational lead for the Digestive Disease Institute led by Dr. Garth Swanson. This position oversees the daily management of biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and distribution. 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. Swanson, collaborating faculty, and staff as it relates pre and post award data management and reporting. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, overseeing the daily operations of the biorepository, supervision and performance management of applicable personnel, oversight of development and implementation of new protocols and troubleshoots challenges, and the analyzation and communication of data. 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 support to other divisional programs to include developing research protocol and projects, assisting with 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 biorepository, as well as other research programs and projects under their purview. This position will report directly to Dr. Swanson.