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Princeton University · 1 month ago

Executive Director of Research Strategy & Operations (Academic Research Manager)

positionPrinceton, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
date5+ years exp

Princeton University is seeking an Executive Director of Research Strategy & Operations for the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute (ODBI). This role involves managing scientific processes, overseeing research facilities, and developing educational programs while collaborating with faculty to enhance the institute's mission and visibility.

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Responsibilities

Manage Institute scientific processes, optimize resources and infrastructure, and foster an open and highly collaborative environment conducive to innovative research and education. This includes coordinating and growing new interdisciplinary facilities and initiatives and seeking broad synergy and impact across related aspects of ODBI programming
Oversee the establishment and initial operation of planned research facilities within ODBI, including the Cellular Engineering Facility, the Microscopy Facility, and Biofabrication Facility
Collaborate with ODBI faculty (e.g. through joint advising of senior theses) around an independently-defined research portfolio that enhances the mission and strategic vision of ODBI, and leverages planned research facilities with the goal of supporting educational objectives
Drive success towards ODBI's educational mission, including curriculum planning and participation in teaching activities within the ODBI research facilities. This may include, laboratory and/or classroom-based teaching to support and enhance the new bioengineering Ph.D. program, or the Princeton iGEM team. While teaching, the Executive Director will carry the additional part-time rank of lecturer, subject to approval by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. ODBI will support these efforts with the necessary resources to maximize impact across a broad range of communities and demographics
Work collaboratively with the ODBI Director, faculty and staff to develop and operationalize a long-term strategic vision for ODBI, which will include standing up efforts to increase external engagement (such as the ODBI Corporate Affiliates Program), develop entrepreneurship activities, and engage in discussions and outreach in science policy

Qualification

Ph.D. in BioengineeringResearch program managementStrategic planningStakeholder managementEntrepreneurship experienceScience policy experienceCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Ph.D. in Biology, Bioengineering, or related Engineering and Physical Sciences discipline
At least 5 years of professional experience directing research or educational programs in a university or research institute setting
Demonstrated record of excellence and leadership in research, commensurate with career stage
Collaborative mindset and exceptional stakeholder management skills
Experience in strategic planning towards achieving broader mission as well as coordinating and collaborating with diverse teams with an inclusive and growth mindset
Experience in broader impacts, including entrepreneurship, science policy or other aspects being academia
Strong communication across multiple levels, project management, and experience in developing and managing new projects

Company

Princeton University

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Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
dateFounded in 1764
location
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.princeton.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.44M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M

Leadership Team

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Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
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Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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