Program Management Opportunities
The Samueli Institute, a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to transform health care through the scientific exploration of healing, has two career opportunities:
- Senior Program Manager, Stress Disorders Management Research Program
- Senior Program Manager, Physical Pain & Chronic Disease Management
Senior Program Manager, Stress Disorders Management Research Program
The Senior Program Manager, Stress Disorders Management Research Program, is responsible for oversight of all program activities, related budgets and grants, participates in strategic planning activities, and supervises program staff. S/He demonstrates initiative in all aspects of the job, conveys enthusiasm for the goals of the program, and demonstrates professionalism in strengthening strategic relationships. This position requires knowledge of fundamentals of psychology, mental health terminology, clinical psychology, spectrum of depression and anxiety disorders and symptomatology. The most successful candidate will have experience in experimental and clinical measurement of stress, anxiety and depression and related psychometrics.
Senior Program Manager, Physical Pain & Chronic Disease Management
The Senior Program Manager, Physical Pain & Chronic Disease Management Research Program, is responsible for oversight of all program activities, related budgets and grants, participates in strategic planning activities, and supervises program staff. S/He demonstrates initiative in all aspects of the job, conveys enthusiasm for the goals of the program, and demonstrates professionalism in strengthening strategic relationships. This position requires knowledge of mechanisms of pain, pain physiology and psychology, clinical management of pain syndromes and challenges inherent in chronic disease management. The most successful candidate will have experience in research involving experimental and clinical measurement of pain and related psychometrics.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
- Both positions require a Masters degree in health related or scientific field and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in program operations and budget management within a research institute and/or government agency; at least two years of health research in a clinical and/or military experience preferred.
- Experiential knowledge of the research process and a variety of research methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience in financial, budget, grants and contracts administration principles, practices and protocols.
- Must have proven knowledge of and experience in planning, implementing and managing administrative components of projects of strategic importance.
- Outstanding communication skills including demonstrated ability to persuasively communicate ideas, concepts and goals both orally and in writing.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with staff and external stakeholders at all levels to advance the purpose and mission of the Institute and its programs.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage professional and support staff; proven ability to recruit, train, develop, manage, lead and measure productivity of staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an advisory and staff team.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and develop and execute problem-solving strategies.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and meet all deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in exercising sound professional judgment and discretion.
To Apply
For immediate consideration, submit a brief cover letter including salary requirements and a resume by email to: KStringfellow@SamueliInstitute.org or by fax to 703-535-6752.
The Samueli Institute is an equal opportunity employer and offers 100% employer paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance, in addition to generous paid time off, transportation reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan.
For more information on the Samueli Institute and a full position description, visit our website: www.SamueliInstitute.org.