Imaging Research Services Assistant Director

Shape the future of imagingbased research while advancing discoveries that impact patient care at UWMadison. The University of WisconsinMadison Department of Radiologyinternationally recognized for innovation in imaging science translational research and clinical excellenceis seeking an Imaging Research Services Assistant Director to provide strategic operational and administrative leadership for research imaging services within the Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR).

In this pivotal role you will directly oversee our imaging modality managers across CT PET/CT PET/MR MRI and Ultrasound ensuring seamless coordination of research imaging operations across all platforms. You will also work closely with the Associate Director of Research to strengthen operational alignment enhance investigator support and advance the departments imaging research strategy. You will help optimize workflows strengthen compliance and safety practices and facilitate highquality support for investigators utilizing advanced imaging technologies. Working collaboratively with faculty scientists research staff technologists modality managers and administrative partners you will foster an environment that enables efficient study execution and accelerates scientific discovery. Key responsibilities include shaping operational strategy for research imaging supporting resource and budget planning improving process efficiency and guiding initiatives that enhance investigator experience study throughput and data quality. You will play an essential role in aligning imaging research operations with departmental and institutional priorities while promoting a culture grounded in service collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

UWMadison Radiology offers a uniquely integrated environment where cuttingedge imaging equipment interdisciplinary research teams and a worldclass academic health system converge. We seek a strategic organized solution-oriented leader who thrives in collaborative settings and is passionate about enabling efficient highquality research.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

• This position is primarily onsite with occasional remote flexibility approved by leadership to maintain strong engagement with frontline teams research partners and instrumentation in WIMR.

• This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

• Successful candidates will address the following Knowledge Skills and Abilities in their cover letter; Strong organizational and prioritization skills with great attention to detail and accuracy; Service-oriented mindset with a focus on patient-centered care; Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with patients and healthcare teams; Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

• Formulates and implements technical strategies plans and goals for a client-based research program

• Serves as the principal technical liaison

• Plans staff implementation of protocols and ongoing quality review of one or multiple highly complex clinical research trials or programs

• Assists in the development and oversight of the strategic planning and analysis of the research program budget

• Exercises supervisory authority including hiring transferring suspending promoting managing conduct and performance discharging assigning rewarding disciplining and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Develops and executes budgets and costing strategies for products/services in compliance with university and state policies

School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Radiology WIMR Imaging Research Services

Join UW Radiology and UW HealthA Legacy of Innovation

The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology in partnership with UW Health has been at the forefront of clinical care imaging research and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18 1927when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiologythe department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections serving as a key pillar of UW Healths world-class medical enterprise.

What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health Medical Physics and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging.

• Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize state-of-the-art imaging in CT MR PET/CT PET/MR angiography ultrasound PACS and AI-driven medical imaging.

• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing media specialists research nurses technologists and data managers enhance investigative success.

• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60000 square feet of advanced imaging space including MRI PET/MRI PET/CT CT ultrasound angiography cyclotron radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies.

Together UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care pioneering research and excellence in education. We foster a respectful adaptive and accountable environmentone that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients including underserved populations.

Visit our official website to learn more about our work and opportunities.

The starting salary for the position is $100000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer

• At least 5 years of experience in medical imaging operations radiology administration clinical research administration and/or a closely related healthcare setting.

• At least 2 years of supervisory or teamlead experience including oversight of staff workflow coordination and/or operational leadership.

• Experience in an academic medical center and/or research-intensive environment.

• Familiarity with imaging modalities such as CT MRI PET/CT PET/MR and Ultrasound.

• Experience with process improvement workflow optimization and/or operational efficiency projects.

Bachelors Preferred; focus in healthcare administration business science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

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