Research Program Director

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Research Program Director will serve as a critical member of the Neuroscience Translational Research Division at ATRI by contributing to the development, implementation, and growth of the research program, program operations, and directing short- and long-term research program studies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Directs, plans, and develops non-clinical research program objectives and content.
• Directs the collection and analyzing of research data used to advance research program studies.
• Directly and indirectly manages research staff and determines the organizational structure and reporting relationships.
• Oversees program operations and directs research program strategies.
• Establishes program policies and procedures and is directly responsible for research program design, policy development, teaching, and research staff administration.
• Responsible for major resource allocation decisions utilizing formal processes and tools for developing budgets and managing resources that impact research program studies and sponsored projects.
• Directs recruiting and responsible for making selection decisions for all research program new hire candidates.

Location: San Diego, CA

The annual base salary range for this position is $174,408.70 - $210,162.99. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Master's degree Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 7 years Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience Minimum Skills: Directly related expertise in specialized research and/or programs (e.g., counseling, teaching). Experience developing curriculum and with conceptualization and design concepts. Proven experience in research, managing sponsored projects. Demonstrated consulting, negotiation, development, and/or fundraising experience. Proven leadership/management experience, skilled in staff development and networking. Ability to analyze and evaluate data, and present findings. Proven experience with budget development and control. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, able to problem solve and lead conflict resolutions. Ability to interpret and apply policies/analyses/trends. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 10 years with specialized research and/or programs Preferred Skills: Related special education, licensing, or certifications based upon program content and services. Proven ability to lead and guide others.