Program Director, Operations BTI

Reporting to the Director and Chief of the Brain Tumor Institute and the Gilbert Family Neurofibromatosis Institute, the Program Director supports Children's National's overall brain tumor research and care and neurofibromatosis research and care initiatives and programs. The Program Director interacts with senior leadership of both Institutes and serves as the primary liaison between senior leadership and the Institute's Director and Chief. In addition to being a direct liaison to the internal leadership of both Institutes, the Program Director interacts with external executive leadership of the Brain Tumor and Neurofibromatosis Institutes. In collaboration with internal leadership, external funders and their leadership teams and associated advisors, the Program Director works with the Director and Chief of the Institute to implement, direct and evaluate the activities of the Institute in accordance with institutional policies and procedures, and donor intent; as well as best practices to manage a world-class program.

The Program Director will also work with leadership of Centers within CNH crucial to the success of the Brain Tumor and Neurofibromatosis Institute, such as the Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Children's National Research Institute Center to facilitate, help direct, implement, and dependent on the situation, lead strategic initiatives that support the growth of neuro-oncology and neurofibromatosis translational and clinical research programs. This includes the oversight of operational integration of funds generated by the Institute for clinical care into the existing hospital framework.

The Program Director's expertise, including financial expertise and knowledge of the grants and contracts mechanisms at Children's National, will serve as a core attribute alongside budget and program management experience, to drive the overall projects, such as ongoing and new initiatives, as well as success of this position.

The incumbent partners closely with leadership to advance ideas, partnerships and business opportunities that advance the sustainability of the Institute. As such, it is imperative that the incumbent possess project, program, budgetary and portfolio management competencies including but not limited to (1) defining projects, programs, portfolios, (2) prioritizing strategic objectives, and (3) establishing performance measures.  The incumbent works closely with internal and external stakeholders and senior leaders to accomplish these goals. This includes project management of an External Advisory Board of researchers engaged to provide counsel and insights to the Children's National team on a bi-annual basis (efforts include coordinating meetings, preparing materials, note-taking and conducting specific analysis as requested). Superior communication skills are of the utmost importance and will require experience with matrix reporting and ongoing communications with external stakeholders including funders and their scientific advisors. 

The Program Director supports leadership in operating the institute according to a structured tracking and evaluation plan to meet specific milestones, and performance goals measured in business-driven metrics. The incumbent establishes a results-oriented environment that will measure success in terms of researcher satisfaction, increased collaboration and teamwork and increased financial success and business growth. Leveraging information technology, the program director develops and implements all necessary tools to increase productivity and achieve results. The Program Director participates in strategic planning for the institute and is responsible for many critical high-profile projects often requiring adherence to tight deadlines. The incumbent will work closely with the investigators and with counterparts in Finance, Human Resources, business development, research operations, regulatory affairs and the Foundation. The Program Director has administrative accountability for the institute's budget and human resources associated with its research and administrative operations. The Program Director is instrumental in acting as the liaison and overseer to the Children's Hospital Foundation and the PR & Marketing unit with respect to external funder reporting and promotion of the institute. The Program Director will demonstrate exceptional dedication and willingness to contribute as needed to meet a deadline, ac