Executive Director, 4DBio3

The Executive Director, 4DBio3 serves to advance high-quality research and education by promoting an environment that fosters collaboration and commitment to the Center mission and vision. The main objective of this role will be to oversee Geneva and the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for Biotechnology (4DBio3) engagements with USU leadership and external collaborators to facilitate the execution of collaborative research and technology evaluation endeavors, as well as implementation of 4DBio3 education & outreach initiatives. In partnership with the Director of the USU Center for Biotechnology (4DBio3), the Executive Director, 4DBio3, has day-to-day oversight of diverse fiscal, administrative, and programmatic activities of the Center. The Executive Director will serve as a reliable ally and proxy for the Center Director when appropriate. The Executive Director, 4DBio3 shall provide senior leadership level review, vetting, and decision making on behalf of the Center Director when the Center Director is unavailable. The Center operates as a matrixed organization. The Executive Director, 4DBio3 serves as the functional leader of the program management and technical teams within the Center.

****This position will now be 100% onsite. The ideal candidate MUST be within commutable distance to Uniformed Services University (USU) in Rockville, MD.******

Please include a Letter of Intent (LOI) in regard to the Executive Director, 4DBio3.

Salary:

$165k. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), or related Master’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred
• 5+ years' experience and knowledge of working with Uniformed Services University (USU) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of sponsored research management experience in a supervisory or leadership role at an active non-profit, academic health center, university or government agency required
• 10+ years’ experience in developing research program strategies and plans
• 8+ years’ direct experience interpreting and implementing federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines and regulations required
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and building partner networks
• 8+ years’ experience with successfully developing and executing contracts and grants for sponsored research
• 8+ years working knowledge of military medical system required, especially prior research experience in DoD (MHS/DHA) and/or other Federal Agencies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convert strategic vision into sound operating business plans and processes with the experience necessary to effectively focus and motivate employees
• Proven ability to solve complex technical and management problems in a timely and professional manner
• Must possess a strategic mindset with an ability to think broadly, frame key questions, generate strategic insights, and create actions and initiatives to deliver results
• Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Proven experience in problem-solving, critical thinking, business strategy, and process-building
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

 MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee research operations and employee productivity, ensuring team members thrive and research priorities, goals, and objective key results (OKRs) are achieved. Develop, manage and mentor members of the 4DBio3 Team by providing guidance and feedback through reviews, regular one-on-one meetings, and frequent communication
• Manage and direct work activities of Program employees to include performance management; recruiting, and talent development to ensure operational excellence
• Assure all Geneva employees comply with The Geneva Foundation site policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Plan and facilitate conferences, individual, and team meetings

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Collaborate with leadership to set annual goals and communicate vision to broader team
• Develop and implement strategies to promote and execute (4DBio3) program mission and optimize its culture of innovation for Warfighter benefit
• Serve as the key liaison for the Center regarding USU to ensure proper and timely completion of required research and educational tasks required for Center function
• Provide regular operational, technical and financial updates to leadership
• Assess and design internal operations, identify areas of process enhancement, and lead successful exec