Children's National Health System
Program Lead
Children's National Health System, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Description
The Center for Translational Research (CTR) is recruiting an enthusiastic, motivated, and self-directed individual for the position of Program Lead. The Program Lead for the Clinical Research Center will oversee the administration and execution of clinical research programs and initiatives. This role requires a strategic leader proficient in tracking and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure the efficiency, compliance, and success of research activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research operations, team leadership, and data-driven performance management. The successful candidate will bring a passion for the work and support day-to-day operations of programs and initiatives within the CTR. These include, but are not limited to, assistance with administering programs related to grant development and study protocol review for CTR faculty. The Program Lead will be responsible for leading the project activities of assigned program. Coordinates status reports as well as participating on teams and working with project staff and stakeholders to assure that requirements are incorporated within the project design. Assigns work to team members to assure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables as appropriate. Develops policies and procedures as appropriate. Identifies and escalate issues following departmental guidelines. Qualifications
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 3 years Relevant work experience (Required) 1 year Relevant work experience with Masters degree (Preferred) Key Responsibilities: Program Administration:
Lead the planning, implementation, and management of programs such as those that assist with grant development and research protocol reviews, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to uphold quality and compliance across all research activities.
Performance Monitoring:
Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs to assess program performance, productivity, and quality. Utilize data insights to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Budget and Resource Management:
Assist with monitoring CTR budgets and finances. Develop reporting as needed. Monitor CTR contracts and agreements with sponsors and vendors.
Skills: Proficiency in developing and analyzing KPIs to drive program success. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work in an environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, and initiative
Functional Accountabilities Program Liaison Lead the program by being the primary point person.
Serve as the liaison between CNHS and external stakeholders as needed
Manage program specific partnerships with various stakeholders including leadership at affiliated institutions.
Communicate barriers, challenges and any other issues that affect progress.
Budget and Financial Management May be responsible for appropriate use of funds and resources.
Prepare documentation and projections to support new programs and the budget planning process.
Monitor monthly performance reports and budget variances and resolve discrepancies as needed.
Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Assist in the development of project scope statements, timelines, and deliverables; assign work to team members to assure timely completion of project and on budget.
Implement project plans according to schedule in order to achieve desired results.
Independently conduct comprehensive data gathering and analysis efforts.
Coordinates and schedules appointments, meetings and conferences with other CNMC departments and external customers.
Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Primary Location: Maryland-Silver Spring Work Locations: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910 Job: Non-Clinical Professional Organization: Ctr Clinical & Community Rsrch Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: M-F, 40hrs/week Job Posting: Jun 27, 2025, 6:09:18 PM Full-Time Salary Range: 73070.4 - 121804.8
The Center for Translational Research (CTR) is recruiting an enthusiastic, motivated, and self-directed individual for the position of Program Lead. The Program Lead for the Clinical Research Center will oversee the administration and execution of clinical research programs and initiatives. This role requires a strategic leader proficient in tracking and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure the efficiency, compliance, and success of research activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research operations, team leadership, and data-driven performance management. The successful candidate will bring a passion for the work and support day-to-day operations of programs and initiatives within the CTR. These include, but are not limited to, assistance with administering programs related to grant development and study protocol review for CTR faculty. The Program Lead will be responsible for leading the project activities of assigned program. Coordinates status reports as well as participating on teams and working with project staff and stakeholders to assure that requirements are incorporated within the project design. Assigns work to team members to assure timely completion of project milestones and deliverables as appropriate. Develops policies and procedures as appropriate. Identifies and escalate issues following departmental guidelines. Qualifications
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum Work Experience 3 years Relevant work experience (Required) 1 year Relevant work experience with Masters degree (Preferred) Key Responsibilities: Program Administration:
Lead the planning, implementation, and management of programs such as those that assist with grant development and research protocol reviews, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to uphold quality and compliance across all research activities.
Performance Monitoring:
Establish, monitor, and analyze KPIs to assess program performance, productivity, and quality. Utilize data insights to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
Budget and Resource Management:
Assist with monitoring CTR budgets and finances. Develop reporting as needed. Monitor CTR contracts and agreements with sponsors and vendors.
Skills: Proficiency in developing and analyzing KPIs to drive program success. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work in an environment that requires flexibility, self-direction, and initiative
Functional Accountabilities Program Liaison Lead the program by being the primary point person.
Serve as the liaison between CNHS and external stakeholders as needed
Manage program specific partnerships with various stakeholders including leadership at affiliated institutions.
Communicate barriers, challenges and any other issues that affect progress.
Budget and Financial Management May be responsible for appropriate use of funds and resources.
Prepare documentation and projections to support new programs and the budget planning process.
Monitor monthly performance reports and budget variances and resolve discrepancies as needed.
Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Assist in the development of project scope statements, timelines, and deliverables; assign work to team members to assure timely completion of project and on budget.
Implement project plans according to schedule in order to achieve desired results.
Independently conduct comprehensive data gathering and analysis efforts.
Coordinates and schedules appointments, meetings and conferences with other CNMC departments and external customers.
Organizational Commitment/Identification Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Customer Service Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently
Search for less costly ways of doing things
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Primary Location: Maryland-Silver Spring Work Locations: Inventa Towers 1 Inventa Place Silver Spring 20910 Job: Non-Clinical Professional Organization: Ctr Clinical & Community Rsrch Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: M-F, 40hrs/week Job Posting: Jun 27, 2025, 6:09:18 PM Full-Time Salary Range: 73070.4 - 121804.8