Research Program Director

Posting Information

Posting Date: 10/27/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Number: 1129477

Position Title:

Research Program Director

Hiring Range:
Minimum $83,500 – Maximum $104,400

Union Type:
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Employment Category:
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months Per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule:

8-5

Remote Work:
Potentially open to being remote 1 to 2 days per week

Location of Position:
Lebanon, NH;
Williamson Translational Research Building; DH Campus

Remote Work Eligibility?:
Onsite only

Is This a Term Position?:
No

If Yes, Length Of Term In Months: NA

Is This a Grant Funded Position?:
Yes

Is Expired: false

The Research Program Director provides executive oversight and strategic management of the NIH-funded Center for Quantitative Biology (CQB). Reporting to the CQB Director, this role ensures operational excellence, strategic growth, and long-term sustainability through coordination of research, education, mentoring, and administrative activities aligned with institutional and sponsor priorities.

Required Qualifications – Education And Years of Experience: Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge And Abilities:

• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences, public health, business administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience managing large federally funded research programs.
• Expertise in grant management, strategic planning, and complex project coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and data management tools.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP certification or formal training in project management.
• Deep knowledge of NIH COBRE, IDeA, or related federal program administration.
• Familiarity with Dartmouth’s institutional structure, policies, and research environment.
• Experience leading cross-institutional or multi-investigator research initiatives.
• Experience in developing and evaluating mentoring programs for early-career investigators.
• Web content and communications experience.

Recruitment Inquiries:
Jamie Ibey

Department Recruitment Phone: 646-7080

Cover Letter and

Title:

Michael Whitfield, Chair

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Not an essential function

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• Lead planning, implementation, and evaluation of Center initiatives to achieve objectives and milestones.
• Develop and execute strategies for program sustainability and growth.
• Coordinate efforts across the research cores, investigators, and partners to…