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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 XA120
Hourly:
 $45.05
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $7,808.33
Grade:
 238
Annually:
 $93,700

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Senior Associate Director-Research of The Carter Center (Sr AD-Research) serves in a senior role as the technical subject matter expert developing and implementing new tools to accelerate the eradication of Guinea worm disease. Responsible for strengthening key research pillars. This includes driving and supporting project design, implementation, and programmatic innovation to understand disease etiology and vectors, develop diagnostics, manage clinical trials, and maximize genomic applications. In addition, the Sr AD-Research is responsible for supporting technical working groups and routine cross-collaboration. Under the direction of the Director, the Sr AD provides technical and operational leadership to the teams and supports the program's visibility and knowledge production overall and in key thematic areas through organizational reports, peer-reviewed publications, and active engagement and advocacy with partners. Will be responsible for facilitating, convening, and disseminating findings in national and international fora. Also, manages applied research conducted by internal/external partners, and supports proposal development and partner relationship-building to advance the research agenda. The Sr AD manages budgets and supervises technical and support staff. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree in a field related to area of research and seven years of related experience at a senior level, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Previous supervisory and program/project management experience and international health research management experience post-training is required. International travel required.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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