Deputy Principal Investigator

Rockville, MD
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Welcome to Digital Infuzion! 

We believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on-demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. At Digital Infuzion, we harness innovative healthcare solutions and cutting-edge bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care. 

Our team thrives in a creative, open, and growth-oriented environment, guided by our core values: 

Outcomes First: Focusing on what matters most and making timely, informed decisions. 
Innovative: Embracing creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions. 
Radical Candor: Communicating openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care. 
Never Satisfied: Pursuing excellence and continuous growth beyond the status quo. 
Resilient: Adapting and persevering through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities. 

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare and want to work in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we may have just the opportunity for you.

Digital Infuzion seeks an exceptional scientific leader to play a pivotal role in managing a large coordination center. This is a unique opportunity for a Ph.D. or M.D.-trained professional with experience in coordinating large, distributed research networks. The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing biomedical research through innovative data and process coordination strategies, a track record of interdisciplinary leadership, and a keen interest in leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive discovery. Digital Infuzion’s purpose is to enable health-focused organizations in helping people live better lives. We build custom infotech solutions and provide services using our health care and biomedical research domain expertise. Our work addresses the entire continuum of translational science, from bench to bedside to public health. You will work in the Data Coordination Center of Excellence, leading initiatives that advance scientific data dissemination and sharing, research collaboration and communication, and process optimization.
 
As Deputy Principal Investigator, you will serve as a strategic and scientific partner to the Principal Investigator to help shape the overall direction of the coordinating center. You will lead complex research coordination initiatives and engage with key stakeholders across government and academia. This role provides significant career growth potential for qualified individuals, including the opportunity to assume leadership as a Principal Investigator/Project Director for major projects.

Requirements:
  • Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent in a relevant field e.g. biomedical sciences, translational research, clinical informatics) with a proven track record in scientific leadership and program management.
  • 5+ years’ leadership experience managing a coordination center for a large research consortium or experience as a key contributor of a research consortium who worked closely with its coordination center.
  • 5+ years’ experience managing an inter-disciplinary team of 10 or more, including those specializing in software development, data management, scientific communication, meeting and conference logistics, and end user support.
  • Experience in scientific and/or clinical data management including the development of data standards, governance frameworks, and interoperability solutions.
  • Experience managing sub-contractors in a federal government contracting environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with government, academia, and industry stakeholders.
Job Duties:
  • Collaborate closely with the project’s Principal Investigator to provide overall leadership and management and execute the strategic vision.
  • Serve as scientific thought leader representing the project at scientific and technical conferences, including the program’s annual meeting.
  • Contribute to the design of innovative solutions, both technical and process oriented.
  • Oversee project budgets, labor projections, staffing, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with program goals.
  • Monitor and evaluate subcontractor performance, ensuring contract deliverables and budgets are met.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government and academic stakeholders for the management of the program, setting of priorities, and providing policy/process guidance.
  • Stay informed of current trends and advancements in scientific research, technology, and data driven methodologies.
  • Contribute to business development, including proposal development and capture planning.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in translational science/research.
  • Experience with meeting logistics and conference planning in a federal contracting environment.
  • Experience with scientific communication and scientific writing, including grant and contract proposal writing.
  • Experience with data analytics and visualization tools
  • Working knowledge of software development methodologies and frameworks in a cloud environment.
  • Familiar with the Agile Scrum project management methodologies.

Digital Infuzion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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