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

• 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 WashU, BJC and life science companies, while also catalyzing new clinical research opportunities throughout the combined WashU/BJC clinical enterprise.
• HDRC: Data governance and operations for research and innovation, spanning WashU/BJC, with a particular emphasis on secondary use of clinical data for product development and the advancement of patient care via AI-enabled data analysis.
• Brain Gene Registry: NIH-funded multi-site data repository focused on rare pediatric genetic disorders.
• Bridge2AI: NIH-funded multi-site initiative studying the use of Voice as a biomarker of health.
• MDClone: A novel synthetic data generation technology that allows for the sharing and analysis of clinical data in a way that ensures patient confidentiality and privacy.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Project Management (5 Years), Clinical Research (5 Years)

Skills:

Health Care, Interpersonal Communication, Long Term Planning, Oral Communications, Researching, Written Communication

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.