Business Manager - Interdisciplinary Research

Overview

SUMMARY:

The Business Manager for Interdisciplinary Research will have oversight in the areas of Shared Resources/Cores, IRT Programs, and iLAB Software Administration. This leadership role is responsible for the coordination of business activities for assigned departments and provides business management information necessary to support strategic and operational initiatives. This role will monitor, analyze, and audit operational and financial indicators for the department and participate with department leaders in evaluating areas for process improvement and revenue enhancement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages staff to ensure effective and efficient delivery of departmental objectives. Provides leadership to staff to ensure short- and long-term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths.
2. Works cooperatively with other departments within the Medical Center to ensure collaboration on special projects and implements services supporting the mission and objectives of the Research Enterprise.
3. Assumes responsibility for financial performance by meeting financial objectives for the department and division through operational and capital equipment budget preparation, Capital equipment requests, budget and inventory monitoring.
4. Participates in strategic and operational planning to design, implement, and evaluate programmatic needs and ensure that optimal service levels are provided.
5. Assists Faculty Directors and Lab Managers with the administrative service operations. Develops reports to allow analysis, trending and problem identification for cores. Implements improvements to increase the efficiency and quality outcomes within the department.
6. Manages the day-to-day operations and coordinates operational aspects of systems including revising workflows, forms and procedures, identifying and designing reports required for operations and monitoring implementation timeliness.
7. Proficiently use the iLab Solutions software (iLab) and serve as the primary person supporting all shared resources using the software.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree with five years' experience in Business Management, Financial Analysis or related field required.
• M.B.A or other related Master's degree from an accredited program preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong communication (oral and written), quantitative and analytical skills
• Understanding of financial cost and budgeting
• Familiarity with Continuous Quality Improvement processes, Six Sigma preferred
• Strong PC background, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Access Database
• Analytical skills including the ability to trend and forecast financial and statistical data
• Organizational skills
• Strong critical problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Well-light, well-ventilated, and adequate space
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Subject to many interruptions