School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Be You. The Duke Global Health Institute is looking for a Research Program Leader to join our team. The Research Program Leader will support Dr. Emily Smith’s research program and will be a key strategic person on the team. Dr. Smith’s research program includes global projects related to children’s cancer, children’s surgery, and the intersection of poverty and policy on children’s health. Minimum Requirements: Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Preferred Qualifications: · Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. This position is. Hybrid and/or remote eligible position exempt only. The employee must reside in a Duke University-approved state. Be Bold. This position will include: Coordinating strategic planning towards the PI’s program goals, coordinating all teams related to the PI’s research, and providing leadership for all study teams. Coordination and leadership will include planning and participating in meetings with PI and all study team members to ensure research metrics and goals are planned for and met. Providing oversight to develop and implement standard operating protocols, procedures, and policies for projects within the program. Preparing applications for external and internal grants and contracts to include development of budgets; administer departmental grants and contracts in accordance with University policies and sponsors' requirements regarding records, reports, controls and conditions governing expenditures of funds. Grants will include both external and internal grants and the position will provide oversight and leadership to ensure the grants are submitted on time. The position will also provide leadership and oversight of funded grants, including ensuring budgets are adhered to, regulatory
