Vice President of Research Administration Position Available In Hancock, Maine

Vice President of Research Administration Location:

Bar Harbor, ME ; Portland, ME; or Farmington, CT The Vice President of Research Administration (VPRA) of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) plays a pivotal role in driving the strategic, regulatory, and administrative management activities that underpin JAX’s research mission. This executive leader provides comprehensive oversight of operational research activities, ensuring the seamless implementation of policies that foster collaboration across diverse departments and stakeholders. The VPRA is instrumental in championing innovation, compliance, and excellence in all aspects of research administration. Key Responsibilities (What you contribute) Leads the research administration team, ensuring robust support for pre-award activities and faculty initiatives. Drives the implementation of strategic initiatives to adapt to the evolving research landscape; Oversees the preparation and management of research grants, contracts, internal support mechanisms, compliance, non-monetary agreements, IP considerations, and other regulatory and administrative activities; Serves as the primary point of contact for the research mission, executing changes, continuous improvement and maintenance of contract management processes and systems; Collaborates with Sponsored Research Administration (SRA), legal, and business development to facilitate and support the execution of monetary and non-monetary research agreements; Works with research leaders to develop comprehensive plans and policies for research administration, including support for research budgeting, facilities oversight, and both short-term and long-term planning activities; Partners with data science leadership to ensure best practices for data use agreements and support the execution of data governance; Coordinates training research leaders and faculty to ensure effective processes for research reporting and compliance adherence; Oversees research regulatory and operational matters, evaluating and improving the research integrity plan to ensure appropriate reporting of research IP and resources to support the research mission; Oversees research centers, shared/core facilities and scientific services; Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures and policies for all aspects of research administration and faculty affairs; Leads or participates in key strategic initiatives; Fosters and promotes a culture of research integrity and adherence to all federal, sponsored, and JAX regulations and policies; Serves as research representative on Emergency Operations Committee and other committees as assigned; Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (What you’re good at) MD, PhD, or MD/PhD; Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility in a research leadership role; Extensive expertise in biological research, demonstrated by a strong track record of publications, presentations, and scientific achievement; In-depth knowledge of federal regulations, grant writing, budgeting, and compliance protocols; Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders; Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long-term plans that support the growth of research programs; Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution; Strong mentoring and coaching experience, with a focus on developing team members; Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments; Superior management skills, with the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers; Self-reliant and results-oriented, with a strong drive for achieving goals; Flexible, collaborative and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical research and operational initiatives; Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a broad and diverse audience, including board members; Demonstrated experience in fostering a culture of research integrity and compliance; Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure adherence to all relevant policies and guidelines; Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions; Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in research administration practices.

Education:

PhD required/ PhD preferred

Experience:

10 years required / 10 years preferred

Supervisory:

5 years required / 5 years preferred

LOCATION

This position will be based in one of our three campuses located in Bar Harbor, ME; Portland, ME; or Farmington, CT. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel regularly to the other campus locations.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and a current curriculum vitae.

Pay Range:

$222,619 – $391,993

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Bar Harbor:

The Jackson Laboratory’s 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth:

The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington:

JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person’s unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Sacramento:

The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums.

Outdoor activities are plentiful:

Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta:

JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.