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The Senior Research Program Manager, plays a key part in developing Vascular R&D’s pipeline for new product development by engaging with a diverse network of external innovators and by sustaining a portfolio of research initiatives targeting unmet clinical needs and emerging technologies. Manage the co-development of collaborative research projects with external innovators and internal teams –partnering with technical leads to develop research plans for contracting readiness and partnering with Legal to draft and negotiate collaborative research agreements.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The Senior Research Program Manager, plays a key part in developing Vascular R&D’s pipeline for new product development by engaging with a diverse network of external innovators and by sustaining a portfolio of research initiatives targeting unmet clinical needs and emerging technologies. Reporting to the Director, R&D, Vascular Research, the primary responsibility is to identify, evaluate, and implement a network of research collaborations which support the advancement of the Vascular product portfolio. The role is also responsible for developing and executing innovative strategies for engaging with the medical device research ecosystem to achieve functional goals.  </p><p> </p><p>Building and maintaining strong relationships with leading investigators and institutions is foundational to this role. The successful candidate will have a track record of managing research collaborations in a relevant field and a proven ability to communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders to achieve results. Hybrid work status (within 2 hours of a Cook location) is preferred. Remote candidates with strong qualifications will also be considered. </p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Identify and map research opportunities from external innovators such as academic institutions and contract research organizations, following innovation roadmaps and strategic priorities established by R&D leadership. </li></ul><ul><li>Lead the evaluation of new research opportunities for R&D by applying technical and strategic perspectives and working closely with engineers/scientists and other internal stakeholders as needed to ensure thorough assessments. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and execute engagement plans for gaining access to new technologies, specialized skills, and expertise; thereby building a network of external innovators and opportunities aligned with research priorities in R&D. </li></ul><ul><li>Manage the co-development of collaborative research projects with external innovators and internal teams –partnering with technical leads to develop research plans for contracting readiness and partnering with Legal to draft and negotiate collaborative research agreements. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure contractual obligations and all related documentation are maintained for each research project and act as a point of contact and a liaison between external innovators and R&D management for communication and conflict resolution, as needed. </li></ul><ul><li>Build relationships with external innovators, key grant funding agencies, and other relevant partners across the medical device research ecosystem to maintain awareness of the landscape in key research focus areas. </li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with R&D leadership to establish new approaches for engagement and collaboration which accelerate key research initiatives. </li></ul><ul><li>Prepare relevant reports regarding the portfolio of external research projects and other engagements. </li></ul><ul><li>Represent R&D at partnering and scientific conferences to promote and grow the research portfolio </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant biomedical field and 8 years’ experience. Relevant advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may reduce the experience requirement by 2-4 years.</li><li>Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry.</li><li>PhD in engineering or other relevant biomedical field is preferred.</li></ul><p> </p>

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Senior Research Program Manager

Biomedicine

Biotech and Pharmaceutical

Communication Skills

Conferences

Conflict Resolution

Contract Negotiation

Contract Requirements

Contract Research Organization (CRO)

Documentation

Ecosystems

Emerging Technology

Establish Priorities

Funding

Leadership

Legal

Medical Equipment

Medical Research

Product Development

Project Development

Project/Program Management

Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations

Reporting Skills

Research & Development (R&D)

Research Contracts

Sales Qualification

Team Player

Technical Leadership

Technical Strategy

This role is part of a team investigating potential new product areas while also assisting with informal training, trouble-shooting of methods or equipment, and connecting with others in R&D through excellent written and verbal communication. We are looking for self-motivated candidates who are eager to contribute creative ideas and quickly generate and analyze high quality data supporting the design and testing of novel therapeutic agents and materials.

<h2>Overview</h2><p>A Research Scientist performs relevant background research on a topic and develops pertinent questions and experimental designs with general guidance. This role conducts and analyzes experiments on complex biological topics with limited supervision while assisting with laboratory maintenance.  This role is part of a team investigating potential new product areas while also assisting with informal training, trouble-shooting of methods or equipment, and connecting with others in R&D through excellent written and verbal communication.  We are looking for self-motivated candidates who are eager to contribute creative ideas and quickly generate and analyze high quality data supporting the design and testing of novel therapeutic agents and materials.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Contribute ideas for new experiments.</li><li>Set own objectives to achieve larger project goals.</li><li>Conduct and analyze experiments.</li><li>Own the writing of experiment documentation including methods, reports and validation protocols.</li><li>Contribute to laboratory maintenance including equipment calibrations.</li><li>Initiate problem-solving of equipment or methodological issues.</li><li>Generate project reports and assist with writing manuscripts or IP for external review.</li><li>Present data internally within team or department.</li><li>Assist in technology transfer to development by providing technical support, generating development reports, and data analysis.</li><li>Assist in identifying new materials or methods for achieving project goals and determining best practices for their use and testing.</li><li>Provide occasional guidance to others within the team.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>BS degree life science/engineering with 3 years relevant experience</li><li>Previous experience with biology/biotechnology industries preferred</li><li>Experience with advanced cell culture models and quantitative molecular or biological assays</li><li>Operation and validation of specialty instrumentation</li><li>Experience with sourcing and testing of new materials</li><li>Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and committed to high quality work</li><li>Must be highly motivated, have excellent organizational and communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Position requires training in blood borne pathogen safety measures</li><li>New hires will be given the option of Hepatitis B vaccination</li><li>Position requires use of cryogenic substances (liquid nitrogen) and in handling potentially pathogenic agents. Training will be required as part of role.</li><li>Applications must be able to work in a controlled laboratory environment</li><li>All procedures in which infectious aerosols or splashes may be created are conducted in biosafety cabinets (BSCs) or other physical containment equipment.</li><li>This position requires work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment involving agents that pose moderate hazards to personnel and the environment</li></ul>

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