Job Responsibilities:

• Lead development of research plan/strategy/approach, and oversee execution of projects/studies/processes within own area.
• Oversee resource planning; monitor development, implementation, control, and reporting of scientific research studies in line with plans.
• Actively lead execution by project teams including related data analysis, interpretation, and reporting; and drive timely planning, maintenance, and troubleshooting for equipment within area.
• Collaborate with outside external partners, consultants, and vendors to improve research projects.
• Scout emerging research and technology landscape related to own area to generate new research ideas and initiatives; present case for adoption within institution.
• Set goals, give feedback, coach, and manage performance of team allocated to role.
• Train and mentor others around new technologies related to basic science and research.
• Assist in development of overall operational plans, resources, and budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's/PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 7+ years of technical experience in relevant technical field (industry or academia) with Bachelor's.
• Experience Exception: 5+ years of technical experience in relevant technical field with Master's.
• Experience Exception: 3+ years of technical experience in relevant technical field with PhD.
• Experience managing at least 1-2 people preferred. *Extensive experience leading projects/processes end to end including resource planning and management, and communication and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams and external partners preferred.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Shows knowledge of application of regulatory and quality standards (e.g., cGMP, cGTP, FACT) and aligns any process or system change for compliance effectively.
• Effectively monitors compliance with regulatory requirements, and identifies deviations.
• Guides teams around quality standards and processes to ensure compliance.
• Is building some breadth of awareness across different scientific/research disciplines/areas related to own area.
• Understands cross-functional linkages of scientific/technical decisions.
• Vendor Management Developing
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of vendor management processes and policies to engage with vendors for ongoing delivery.
• Preferred experience in immunology, cancer biology, or animal research.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface.
• Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital's roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future.

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