Director, Center for Addiction Medicine & Policy (CAMP)

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Posted Job Title

Director, Center for Addiction Medicine & Policy (CAMP)

Job Profile Title

Director C, Research, Clinical

Job Description Summary

The Penn Medicine Center for Addiction Medicine and Policy (CAMP) is seeking a Managing Director to provide high level oversight and management of staff leading initiatives within Penn Medicine and with multiple partnering projects. This role will directly report to the Faculty Director and manage the strategic development of CAMP’s portfolio by overseeing operational staff working to to improve clinical care and patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with navigators, Principal Investigators, internal leadership, and external stakeholders, this role manages a complex portfolio and is accountable for success of the portfolio. The Managing Director will directly oversee operational staff, helping to support high-quality team outputs, growth, and culture. In addition, this individual will provide important subject matter expertise to the SUD community regarding strategic planning, executive communication, funding, new initiatives, and team growth.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• STAFF MANAGEMENT: Serve as the “chief of staff” for CAMP for operational and research staff (currently 6 direct reports, total of 16-20 staff) with culture of learning and growth among the team.

• Directs and manages clinical/research staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance reviews, and termination.
  • Develop measurable performance related goals/objectives in alignment with departmental and program objectives to ensure clear understanding of expectations of direct reports and their responsibilities.
  • Direct staff in problem and conflict resolution and create/implement processes to enhance workflow and systems.
  • Manage staff coverage for active projects in the setting of staff vacations, sick calls, and urgent situations or provide Interim coverage as necessary.
  • Allocate staffing and ot