Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Portfolio Manager I is a key contributor to the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I2DB). The Portfolio Manager I is responsible for supporting OHIDS & I2DB through a combination of project management for high-touch initiatives, writing and editing, research, and high level administrative and relationship support functions and responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will promote excellence in all aspects of regulatory administration and guidance, as well as possess a background in clinical research and clinical research operations. Experience working within an academic medical center in support of healthcare, research, and education initiatives is preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills are critical to the success of this role. In addition, the position must be able to be successful in a dynamic environment, managing highly iterative and constantly changing requirements to enable delivery of desired outcomes, while at the same time being flexible. The ideal candidate will be accountable for execution of portfolio management strategy, ensuring that project progress is tracked and documented in alignment with both institutional and project-specific strategies and objectives.

OHIDS supports a flexible work environment to support a range of work schedules and better work-life guardrails. Ensuring the well-being of our team members is a top priority. This is a predominantly in-person position on the medical school campus.

The Portfolio Manager I will report to the Director of Business Operations, I2DB, and will receive cross-training from Portfolio Management to support initiatives such as the Human Data Review Committee (HDRC) and CuriMeta. This position may also support NIH-funded projects with project management, reporting and event planning.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaboration with Portfolio Management and leadership as well as other various internal and external stakeholders, to prioritize and manage new complex projects, to actively facilitate resolution to issues and to provide escalation for the team when project issues have portfolio-level impacts.
• Regulatory management, recruitment, management of data and support for analysis.
• Drives longer-term strategy in terms of active support for the implementation of multiple high-profile projects across the department, the medical school, and in conjunction with external stakeholders.
• Assists with other project management activities related to grant submissions (pre-award), budget planning, post-award projects, complex report compilation, analysis for reporting and editing of documents as required, regulatory and compliance management.
• Limited administrative support as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing)  

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

This position requires a high level of professionalism and maturity. Tact and diplomacy are paramount. In addition, the candidate understands and embodies a high degree of emotional intelligence and applied curiosity as it relates to the Institute’s mission and vision. The employee will work with faculty, staff, students and key stakeholders to execute and promote the business and scientific objectives of assigned projects. The role will provide support and project planning on high-touch initiatives and special projects, and will serve as a steward for several key strategic initiatives to advance WashU Medicine’s impact and national leadership, potentially including:

• CuriMeta: A platform to originate, curate and manage real-world evidence (RWE) projects involving Was