Research Program Director

Position Title

Research Program Director

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.

Location:

Lebanon, NH – Williamson Translational Research Building, DH Campus. Full‑time, 40 hours per week, 12 scheduled months per year, on‑site only.

• Strategic and Programmatic Leadership
  • 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 enhance collaboration and research impact.
  • Identify new funding and partnership opportunities.
  • Represent CQB to institutional leaders, collaborators, and NIH IDeA administrators.
• Center Operations and Research Administration
  • Direct day‑to‑day management, compliance, and reporting of Center activities.
  • Oversee grant management, renewals, and progress reports.
  • Implement systems to track performance and outcomes.
  • Coordinate evaluations, site visits, and advisory reviews.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively.
• Communication and External Relations
  • Oversee strategic communications, reports, and outreach materials.
  • Maintain strong relationships with collaborators and regional IDeA networks.
  • Represent the Center at meetings and conferences.
  • Ensure consistent visibility across web and media platforms.
• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Supervise and mentor administrative and professional staff.
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performing team culture.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in biomedical sciences, public health, business administration, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  8–10 years of progressive experience managing large federally funded research programs.
• Skills:
  
  Expertise in grant management, strategic planning, and complex project coordination.
• Leadership:
  Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Technical:
  Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and data management tools.
• Values:
  Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

• 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.

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.

Recruitment inquiries:
Jamie Ibey, 646-7080.
Cover letter and title:
Michael Whitfield, Chair.