How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Senior Healthcare Manager provides visionary and strategic leadership for a large, dynamic academic research lab specializing in bipolar disorder studies. This role oversees program development, operational management, direct hiring and talent development, fiscal oversight and compliance with study protocols, to ensure the achievement of program goals.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
- Provide leadership and professional expertise across all lab operations, leveraging team skills to accomplish complex objectives.
- Develop, recommend, and implement operational and strategic initiatives in line with the program?s research, clinical, and administrative goals.
- Consult with top senior leadership to set long-range objectives and contribute to broad strategy and vision.
- Make decisions that significantly impact program effectiveness, service excellence, and achievement of research goals.
Personnel & Human Resources Management:
- Manage a team of subordinate managers, clinicians, research coordinators, professional staff and student learners, ensuring permanent/ongoing direction of the program.
- Oversee human resource management: recruitment, hiring, onboarding, promotion, salary adjustments, performance appraisals, coaching, disciplinary actions, and professional development.
- Ensure equitable and consistent application of university policies to foster a positive and engaged work environment.
- Empower staff through mentorship and the development of effective teams to maximize productivity.
Operational Oversight:
- Plan, direct, and manage program workflows and resource allocation for daily research and clinical operations.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, including institutional review board (IRB) protocols and Government/FDA standards.
- Implement protocols to ensure high data quality, participant safety, and operational integrity across all studies.
- Monitor and refine business processes for efficiency, innovation, and alignment with best practices.
Fiscal Management:
- Develop, administer, and monitor program budgets.
- Collaborate with financial officers in monthly reviews, audit preparation, and expense reconciliation.
- Provide recommendations that impact budgetary planning, cost control, and effective resource use.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent the lab in communications with donors, development offices, university administration, and external partners.
- Support public relations, marketing, and communications efforts to promote lab initiatives and foster community outreach.
Impact & Compliance:
- Make recommendations, deliver work results, and provide decision support that shape program direction, research success, and customer service excellence.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, FLSA regulations, and applicable laws; maintain standards for exempt positions (salary level, basis, and duties).
Other Duties:
- Resolve conflicts, and maintain a positive organizational culture.
- Contribute to the broader success of the Department of Psychiatry and the University of Michigan through participation in cross-functional initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Work, or related discipline.
- Significant professional experience in mental health research management.
- Strong prior management, supervisory, or team leadership experience, ideally within a large and growing academic, clinical, or research environment.
- Thorough understanding of university operations, healthcare policies, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven impact on operational effectiveness, goal attainment, and service improvement.
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Social Work, or related discipline.
- Knowledge of bipolar disorder preferred.
Work Schedule
This position is an on-site position with day-time hours.
May require occasional evening or weekend work to meet program objectives or to address urgent operational issues.
Work Locations
This position is located in Ann Arbor, MI.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
E-Verify
The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.