Program Lead, Research

**Schedule**: Monday - Friday (40 hrs/wk) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM **Department**: R&I Innovation - 249 **Primary Purpose**: The Research Program Lead is a central leadership role within the Institute for Research & Innovation (R&I), responsible for translating strategy into execution within the innovation research portfolio, including client alliance management and targeted business development activities. The role independently leads interconnected programs, projects, and initiatives aligned to long term strategic objectives, while operating in a highly collaborative capacity that relies on strong communication and facilitation. The Research Program Lead partners closely with R&I management to plan, govern, and deliver successful portfolio outcomes and brings deep technical expertise as a multidisciplinary team player and visionary communicator. **About ARUP**: ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive. We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team. **Essential Functions**: Strategic Execution: Maintains technical expertise in defined program/area of execution. Defines and aligns the objectives that realize R&I portfolio strategic benefits. Ensures solid communication management throughout program by establishing framework and relevant documentation to allow for informed and traceable decision-making. R&I liaison with ARUP subject matter experts. Coordinates R&I’s external presence within the defined research portfolio. Authors review papers and facilitates R&I academic contributions Manages R&I activities at tradeshows/conferences Works with ARUP Marketing for external R&I communications Aligns R&I’s portfolio interdependencies. Proactively networks to build relationships with the community in support of the goals of the portfolio, including external key opinion leaders (KOLs). Develops and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs). Engages internal and external stakeholders in problem-solving and decision-making to gain buy-in and alignment. Tracks and oversees the intellectual property disclosure process within defined program/area. Client Alliance Program Management: Drives and establishes strategic relationships with established, new, and potential ARUP research clientele. Key individual to oversee client: Joint steering committees Strategic site visits Master-level agreements Emerging SOWs Characterizes measurable alliance program performance criteria to evaluate quality and improvement opportunities within the team. Manages alliance program objectives against contractual obligations to ensure each project complies with agreements and expectations of all applicable stakeholders. Anticipates obstacles and risks to develop contingency plans to address them; takes necessary restorative action when projects go off-track. Communicates risk policies and processes for alliance programs, to preserve reputational integrity, customer relationships, & employee loyalty. Functions as a defined escalation point in the alliance management communication plan. Ensures successful incorporation of change management, by liaising with stakeholders and tracking engagement. Targeted Business Development: Identifies opportunities for portfolio growth by assessing value in new projects and programs, as well as the financial an…