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BSD CTD - Center for Translational Data Science
About the Department
The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of
Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline
of translational data science to impactful problems in biology,
medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which
researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required
to make data driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge
and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale
commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and
services for the
broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific
inquiry and accelerate discovery. Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/,
https://gen3.org/, https://stats.gen3.org/, and
https://ctds.uchicago.edu.
Job Summary
The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for the
development and implementation of objectives and long-range and
strategic plans. Achieves the financial objectives of their department.
Identifies new external partners to advance strategic priorities.
Communicates and collaborates with internal and external community
members and leadership to achieve strategic priorities.
Reporting directly to the Director of CTDS, this role will serve as a
critical partner in supporting the department\'s goals and vision by
partnering with other directors and senior leaders to lead a portfolio
of strategic projects; providing leadership to managers and professional
staff; being accountable for the performance and results of multiple
related teams; developing departmental plans, including business,
operational and/or organizational priorities; and making decisions
guided by resource availability and functional objectives.
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant
funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the
contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of
these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Lead high impact, mission driven strategies for the long-term future
growth and vitality of the Center.
Work closely with the Center Director, area directors and managers,
technical leads, and program and project managers to ensure proper
Center-wide, and program and project specific planning and, as
needed, execution of plans.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously with impeccable follow-up
and execution.
Represent the Center Director on various communications and meetings
with internal and external parties of mixed groups from individual
subject matter experts to executive leaders within the Center,
University, government agencies, and industry partners.
Contribute to fund raising as appropriate and maintain involvement
in pre-award processes for proper planning and setting of
expectations.
Operations & Management
Develop and implement thoughtful non-technical change management and
communication plans for Center initiatives.
Provide informed recommendations to the Center Director on a wide
array of issues associated with scientific, technical, and
non-technical matters related to the Center\'s mission, programs,
and projects.
Ensure new projects are well-positioned for success through
collaboration with are directors, managers, technical leads, and
program and project managers.
Stay abreast of relevant policies and regulations, providing
guidance and recommendations to the Center Director and other Center
leadership on their impact.
Performs other related work as needed
Executive Support
Act as strategic filter for the Center Director, problem solving for
parties and identifying top priorities for the Director\'s attention
to optimize the Director\'s time and increase efficiency for
decision making.
Provide support to the Center Director and other Leadership team
members to execute critical organizational initiatives and special
projects as needed.
Liaise between Center Director and executive support staff and other
Center Leadership as needed to ensure smooth scheduling, planning,
and delivery of clear, concise reports.
Supervise the Center Director\'s Executive Administrative Assistant.
May supervise other Center Leadership and provide indirect
supervision/leadership to those not directly reporting to Director
of Strategy.
Implements objectives, as well as some long-term strategic plans
respective to the department\'s focus.
Maintains external partners to advance strategic priorities.
Communicates and collaborates with internal and external community
members and leadership to achieve strategic priorities.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university d
