Center for Military Medicine Research Program Director

Center for Military Medicine Research Program Director

The aim of the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Military Medicine Research (CMMR) is to further diversify the university research revenue and expand upon the current military and VA investments in Pittsburgh. The CMMR focus is on our current and future research efforts that assist the military around all aspects of pre-hospital and hospital-based care across all the Pitt health science schools. The CMMR identifies current and evolving DoD/VA medical research needs and develops multi-disciplinary and multi-organizational-led teams that compete for DoD funding and aim to significantly enhance the health care of active-duty service members and their beneficiaries while also spurring the economic growth in the Pittsburgh region. The essential academic, industry and government partnerships that CMMR fosters, will continue to set a new standard for inviting the United States Armed Forces to join a viable future for health care research and a defense innovation economy that leverages the University of Pittsburgh's strengths in health sciences, engineering and the physical sciences.

Mission

• Support medical research interests of the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
• Organize collaboration among investigators at the University of Pittsburgh to promote forward planning of research initiatives in advance of award announcements to enhance the readiness of the University to compete for federal funding.
• Develop new research themes in collaboration with DoD investigators
  Advancing the most promising research technologies and therapeutic strategies

Oversees planning and execution of one or more programs and defines program scope, goals, and strategic objectives. Designs programs that satisfy the University's mission and diverse populations. Performs budgetary functions and approves program budgets, maintains accurate records of program progress, and conducts administrative tasks. Represents the organization and ensures all activities comply with University policies and legal guidelines.

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the incumbent of this role will develop and implement the vision and strategic plan of the center in conjunction with managing administrative functions. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. In addition to the duties listed below the incumbent will develop marketing, education, and outreach strategies.

• Identifies potential funding and creates policies.
• Will lead development and oversight of programs between the University and select personnel of the Armed Forces, including administering program activities, daily operations, and short and long-term initiatives.
• Evaluates, identifies, and advises program goals in comparison to military objectives while adhering to compliance and regulatory measures.
• Identifies and addresses the current and future needs of the military community to identify areas of future program partnerships for university research.
• Builds military and University relationships by attending and participating in appropriate conferences, seminars, and presentations.
• Develops successful external relations with appropriate parties to further goals, initiatives, and programs.
• Assists in the acquisition of necessary information and contacts to establish productive, working relationships, and address military needs.
• The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Little physical effort required.
Duties are primarily sedentary.
May be required to move
objects up to 25 pounds
occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.