Director of Shared Resources
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Job Description
Overview
Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) is the nations leading and largest centers for blood focused research. Home to over 30 worldclass investigators spanning basic translational and clinical research VBRI is at the forefront of breakthroughs in transfusion medicine cellular therapies vascular biology thrombosis and hemostasis immunology and hematopoiesis including hematologic malignancies and translational hematology.
As a key pillar of Versiti a missiondriven nonprofit rooted in one of the countrys largest blood banks VBRI brings science to life bridging laboratory insights with realworld impact. The Institute fosters a highly collaborative and dynamic environment empowering researchers to pursue cuttingedge science and translation.
With a proven track record of discovery a worldclass faculty and a clear vision for growth VBRI is entering a transformative era. Our institute is poised to become a global leader in hematology and blood science driving advances that will shape the future of diagnostics therapeutics and patient care. With deep expertise bold vision and a relentless commitment to discovery VBRI is redefining whats possible in the science of blood.
Position Summary
The Director of Shared Resources at the Versiti Blood Research Institute (VBRI) offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of scientific discovery at one of the nations leading blood research institutes. This visionary leadership role will drive the transformation and strategic growth of VBRIs core facilities empowering a dynamic and expanding community of investigators.
We are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader who is passionate about advancing research through cuttingedge technology exceptional service and longterm sustainability. The Director will spearhead modernization efforts foster crossdisciplinary partnerships including wet labs and bioinformatics and ensure VBRIs shared resources remain at the forefront of scientific innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of science strategy and service bringing experience in core facility leadership an eye for operational excellence and a commitment to enabling breakthrough research. Prior engagement with industry or experience in building sustainable highimpact platforms is highly valued.
What Makes this a Great Opportunity:
This is a unique opportunity to lead and shape the future of core research infrastructure at one of the nations premier blood research institutes. Versiti provides robust ongoing financial support through both corporate and research foundation funding to supplement the costs for operation of the VBRI Shared Resources giving the Director the flexibility to invest in cuttingedge technologies and stay competitive in an evolving research landscape.
The incoming Director will lead a team of experienced highly skilled staff that support the various core labs in the VBRI Shared Resources and benefit from a major institutional expansion: a new fourstory research building opening in 2026 with dedicated space including for flow cytometry microscopy and histology cores. This position offers the chance to drive innovation support worldclass science and build collaborative partnerships across campus and industry.
Total Rewards Package
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Fulltime regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short and Longterm disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Drive Innovation and Growth: Oversee modernization operations and strategic development of Shared Resources (SRs) to meet evolving research needs and services
- Ensure Financial Sustainability: Manage budgets effectively optimize cost recovery and secure external funding to support SR operations
- Foster Partnerships: Expand collaborations with institutional partners and industry to increase visibility revenue and research impact ensuring VBRI remains a competitive research hub
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
- 58 years in a leadership role managing labs or scientific programs with a track record of strategic growth
- Strong background in biomedical research to support the needs of the VBRI research or core technologies to enable oversight for development of new core laboratory technologies required
- Proven experience in budgeting business planning and strategic analysis required
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead crossfunctional teams and engage with faculty staff and leadership at all levels required
- Visionary mindset with the ability to translate scientific needs into sustainable operational models
Basic Qualifications:
- 5 8 or more years experience in a management level position accountable for the growth and development of laboratories and/or programs required
Desired Experience and Traits
Focus: Modernization Sustainability and Strategic Growth
- Strategic Leadership in Shared Resource Management
- Proven ability to lead and modernize core facilities or shared resources in academic clinical or industry settings
- Experience aligning operations with longterm institutional or organizational strategic plans
- Expertise in Technology Modernization
- Indepth knowledge of emerging technologies (e.g. singlecell omics spatial biology AIintegrated platforms microscopy and flow cytometry)
- Demonstrated success in evaluating acquiring and implementing advanced research instrumentation
- Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
- Experience developing and managing cost recovery models forecasting budgets and improving operational efficiency
- Proven ability to secure diverse funding streams through grants institutional investment philanthropy and external partnerships
- Industry Collaboration and Translational Focus
- Experience working with or within industry including contract services technology partnerships or translational research initiatives
- Understanding of industry standards commercialization pathways and collaborative development models
- Collaborative and Inclusive Leadership
- Ability to foster a culture of service innovation and shared governance
- Skilled in engaging diverse stakeholders across departments disciplines and external partners
- Communication and Change Management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to advocate for SR needs lead teams through change and report impact effectively
- Experience implementing process improvements and modern management practices
- Commitment to Training and User Engagement
- Dedication to mentoring SR staff and educating users on best practices
- Passion for enhancing service quality accessibility and scientific impact through training outreach and support
Educational Requirements
- PhD Biology Chemistry or related field required
- Some business coursework preferred
Tools and Technology
- Laboratory Equipment required
- Personal Computer required
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Director
Employment Type
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