Program Oversight (60%) Ensure program activities are compliant with all federal, sponsor and Fred Hutch requirements and guidelines and ensure operational consistency across the program Provide effective and inspiring leadership by being actively involved across the division, developing a broad and deep knowledge of all aspects of program operations Supervise staff, including, hiring, training, mentorship, evaluating performance, handling disciplinary action, layoff and termination issues Provide oversight to the program's Research Administration activities including grant preparation, budget development/management, forecasting, reporting and report tools development Oversee financial operations for the program including forecasting, management, reporting, reconciliations, purchasing and vendor contract management Provide financial advice and guidance to program leaders and teams Ensure the adherence to regulatory compliance procedures and laboratory protocols throughout the program, including oversight of any agency site reviews Provide oversight of human resources management activities, training and communication of Center policies, and administrative process improvement Contribute to space planning, allocation, utilization, and management and resolve conflicts as needed Collaborate with VIDD leadership to communicate and share programmatic activities, challenges and accomplishments regularly 2. Strategic Planning (15%) Facilitate faculty engagement in VIDD strategic planning efforts Work with faculty and leadership from IVD, VIDD and the Center to operationalize strategic plans and implement processes to achieve the initiatives and objectives set forth in each plan Lead and participate in groups and committees across the Program, Division and/or Center to support strategy, special projects, and process improvement initiatives Synergize with other programs and participate in operational planning for the Division Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of operational plan & process improvement project implementation 3. Faculty Support (25%) In collaboration with VIDD Faculty Affairs Office, coordinate faculty recruiting activities for the program and support the Division office in administration and faculty promotions Assist the IVD Program Head in planning all IVD faculty meetings; attend program meetings and events to stay abreast on all milestones, activities and needs for the IVD faculty Serve as an advisor to faculty in planning and developing their group or lab including recruitment and retention, conflict management, and offboarding Support faculty in cultivating and managing relationships with public and private funders to secure and expand recurring revenue streams Assist the Fred Hutch Philanthropy, Business Development, and Communication & Marketing departments in cooperation with the Division to ensure all IVD achievements and donor relationships are appropriately highlighted and managed Assist in finding, and developing new funding opportunities for the program, as appropriate Proactively engage with faculty and their research administrators to regularly prepare and report out on their funding, awards and highlights of research activities Other duties as assigned. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers.