Senior Director, Research Programs

The Senior Director of Research Programsis responsible forthe project management team and for overseeing project monitoring reporting and delivery in alignment with research strategy goals and tactics. The roleprovidesstrategic guidance to senior leadership project managers and research team members by ensuring the coordinated planning execution and evaluation of the portfolio of research programs. Reporting to the Vice President and Scientific Director at the Jackson Laboratory (JAX-NYSCF) this individual provides high-level leadership for complex cross-functional projects from initiation through completion. The individualis responsible forcollaborating with diverse stakeholders leading project teams and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and standards. This role will be working very closely with industry partners to advance translation models such as those announced in these press releases:

JAX-NYSCF Collaborative and Janssen

JAX-NYSCF Collaborative and GSK announce collaboration

This role is full time onsite at our NYSCFJAX-NYSCF/JAX location in New York City

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Define and drive the strategic vision for the research programs portfolio aligned with organizational goals

• Oversee the full lifecycle of multiple concurrent research programs from ideation through execution and completion

• Develop and manage program budgets timelines and resource allocation

• Identifyand mitigate program risks and resolve escalated issues

• Ensure programs meet scientific regulatory and compliance standards

• Drive cross-functional collaboration across departments (research administration regulatory finance operations etc.)

• Oversee a portfolio of concurrent project initiatives ensuring each has defined goals projectframeworksand measurable outcomes at both the project and program levels

• Establish governance frameworks resource plans and risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

• Implement KPIs and metrics to track program performance and outcomes

• Serve as the integrating force across internal research teams to ensure alignment and cohesion across program goals

• Lead program review and reporting to leadership

• Manage vendor and partner relationships including academic institutions government agencies industry etc.

• Lead and mentorteams such asresearch directors program managers and scientists

Requirements KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities

• 5 years in a leadership role with progressive responsibility

• 10 years ofrelevantexperience

• Proventrack recordof managing large complex research programs and cross-functional teams

• Strong knowledge of research design and scientificmethodology

• High fluency in risk management decision making and problem solving

• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management experience

• Experience managing budgetsandreviewing financial reports

• Preferred:

• M.D/Ph.Din a relevant scientific field neuroscience preferred

• Project Management Certification/training (PMP preferred)

• Experience with budget of $10M

• Ability to navigate matrixed environments and lead through influence