UC San Diego Hiring for Scientific Coordinating Manager – at Oakland, CA  Full Time

DESCRIPTION

In 2022, businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford committed $150 million to the creation of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego. This gift combines current infrastructure with new Centers intended to leverage the advantages of space-based science, including expansion and, in some ways, quite literally launch stem cell research and regenerative medicine at UC San Diego into new spaces, endeavors, and training of future stem cell scientists.

Sanford Stem Cell Institute provides essential physical and human resources needed to leverage stem cell research currently being conducted at UC San Diego. Due to the complexity of regenerative medicine projects and substantial institutional investment, daily Sanford Stem Cell Institute personnel work with all 9 Vice Chancellor areas: Academic Affairs; Research Affairs; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Student Affairs; Marine Sciences; Health Sciences; Health System; Chief Financial Officer; Advancement; Resource Management and Planning.

As part of UC San Diego, Sanford Stem Cell Institute motivates University-wide change, sustainability, and partnership, focusing on creating the structure under which various innovative regenerative medicine units and initiatives are developed.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute builds upon a $100 million gift in 2013 from T. Denny Sanford that established UC San Diego as a leader in developing and delivering the therapeutic promise of human stem cells – special cells with the ability to develop into many different cell types and which, when modified and repurposed, have the potential to treat, remedy or cure a vast array of conditions and diseases.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute includes six (6) stem cell Centers led by Center Directors and Deputy Directors.

1. Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center, for stem cell research that will be conducted in a laboratory bay located aboard the International Space Station currently in low-Earth orbit.

2. Sanford Stem Cell Fitness and Space Medicine Center, which conducts in-depth space fitness and orbital medicine that can benefit both astronauts and people living on Earth.

3. Sanford Stem Cell Innovation Center, which will support regenerative medicine company development, including contract research in low-Earth orbit.

4. Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center, which conducts basic and translational stem cell research.

5. Sanford Advanced Therapy Center, which provides fundamental tools and services to move basic research findings to the next stages, such as early phase trials.

6. Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, which conducts research to accelerate relevant drug and therapy development in regenerative medicine, including clinical trials.

Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Scientific Coordinating Manager is responsible for the implementation of research projects within the four centers within the Sanford Stem Cell Institute(SSCI) housed at the Center for Novel Therapeutics (CNT). The incumbent will oversee and manage the scientific collaborations between the Centers as it pertains to equipment procurement, core facilities, and resource management.

The incumbent will negotiate vendor contracts and equipment service contracts for the SSCI. The incumbent will be responsible for procuring equipment based on the overall needs of the four centers to ensure physical space efficiencies at the CNT. The incumbent will work closely with the COO to understand the needs of the Centers and UC San Diego scientific community to address any technology gaps and procure core equipment that will support the goals of the SSCI. The incumbent will seek guidance from the SSCI Center Directors, Center Deputy Directors, Center Co-Directors, and Center Managers on scientific developments and priorities.

In addition to supporting collaborative research projects within the SSCI at CNT, the Scientific Coordinating Manager will perform duties in the following areas: laboratory management activities related to Biohazardous Use Authorizations (BUAs); safety monitoring and working with the assigned EH&S manager to enforce policies and procedures; liaising between researchers, faculty, and industry partners; public relations; program planning; managing potential sublease agreements with industry partners within the SSCI space at CNT. The Scientific Coordinating Manager will be tasked with high-level technical, financial, and operational oversight, manage significant elements of project deliverables, and work with the COO and other SSCI leadership to meet operational milestones.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR an Advanced degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills. Ability to speak and write about technical and scientific research persuasively and creatively.

• Proven experience in existing program development and creating new programs to broaden institutional reach. Proven experience planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating projects.

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of technology development processes.

• Academic background and experience in selected area of research. Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences, or related field, with eight (8) years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.

• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.

• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.

• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and faculty, with an emphasis on collaboration, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion.

• Highly skilled fundraising experience. Experience in participating in grant writing and in industry/university relations.

• Proven experience managing a research laboratory, procuring lab supplies, materials, and equipment and negotiating contracts and service agreements with vendors. Demonstrated experience working in and maintaining a sterile environment.

• Demonstrated experience in writing/editing and submitting manuscripts for publications and scientific journals and research proposals.

• Ability to write interesting and succinct copy for correspondence, brochures, and other public relations material.

• Strong project management skills and demonstrated problem solving skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Scientific experience establishing novel cell lines through lentiviral transduction and selection.

• Skill in experimental design and adaptation of methods to achieve results. Ability to integrate data from multiple sources to synthesize conclusions. Ability to read and abstract scientific articles and apply them to the design of experiments.

• Ability to mentor and motivate students and staff.

• Ability to respect the confidentiality required in all contacts with constituents.

• Experience with the operation of a personal computer and software application, such as Access, MS Word and Excel. Knowledge to work with and learn new software for analysis.

• Knowledge of UCSD Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with UC San Diego regulations, policies, and procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must be willing to work with hazardous materials.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational – or “bench-to-bedside” – research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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