Manager, Business Operations

Job description

Summary The Department of Surgery is seeking an energetic candidate to serve as the administrative lead of the Center for Aortic Surgery and the Marcus VITAL Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine. The selected candidate will manage a $14M award from the Marcus Foundation to support the creation of the Marcus VITAL (Vascular Intelligence for Translational AI and Learning) Laboratory. The role supervises multidisciplinary professional staff, manages operating budgets, and implements processes that support research productivity and strategic growth. Responsibilities include HR leadership, financial oversight, sponsored research administration, and stewardship of philanthropic funds. The position also leads fellowship program administration, special initiatives, and executive reporting to support the center’s academic, clinical, and research mission. This position will support a fast-paced developing center and will require professionalism, adaptability, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities from stakeholders across the Center. Job Duties: - Manages daily operations of the Marcus Center for Aortic Research and VITAL Lab, in...