Senior Manager, Research Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the senior manager, research opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for direct support to Quality business areas including post-market surveillance, quality management systems, research and development, supplier management, and operations quality such as quality laboratory testing.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced knowledge of Computer programs
• Research skills-DNA, RNA, protein purification,PCR, RT-PCR, Cell Culture, and Molecular Biology other routine/advanced research tools
• Have excellent scientific writing skills to write protocols, grants and IRB’s
• Have excellent management and communication skills
• Knowledge of grants administrations
• Experience with clinical trial management / clinical operations software systems
• Previous experience designing and delivering software training
• Experience in academic or research environment preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, research position.

Previously, I was responsible for responsive and proactive quality and compliance advice to defined customers, effectively influence assigned area by being relevant GxP/quality system expert.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong practical expertise in statistical analysis, experience with mining large data sets, and delivering statistical and predictive models in statistical environment (R and/or Python)
• Outstanding technical background in statistics / data science / machine learning, ideally with market research and/or social research data
• Significant experience working in a fast paced research data science environment
• Conversant with advanced design and analyses
• Passion for original R&D research and visualisation (Tableau / RShiny)
• Experience implementing & supporting Research IT applications at research intensive organizations
• Demonstrated track record of running scientific applications in high performing computing and large-scale storage environments
• Experience with systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day operations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, research position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for regulatory / compliance expectations related to GLP and regulated laboratory activities to our stakeholders as subject matter experts (SMEs) and advise on quality related issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Oncology study management experience highly preferred
• Prefer experience with global Phase 3 or larger global Phase 2 studies
• Experience managing a team, and tackling diverse operational issues that can impact employees working at a specific site
• Lateral thinker and problem solver
• Excellent communication and networking skills to interact with peers, senior management, research stakeholders, and external partners
• Experience working across multiple timezones and within a multicultural environment
• Interest in continuously learning new technologies because it’s fun
• Subject matter expertise in a technology/digital relevant field

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior manager, research. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for senior management with in-depth analysis and risk management reports for compliance and quality related matters and recommend solutions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated background in analytics with interest in digital, mobile, social and cross-media analytics
• Right combination of critical thinking, entrepreneurial resourcefulness and creative mindset
• Interested in detailed analysis, as it relates to a bigger picture purpose
• Consultative Approach Entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience in marketing or business development and in all aspects of team management
• Self motivated working style requiring no direct supervision
• Flexibility to work in a global business across both time and physical barriers
• Understanding of Mercer’s breadth of financial products and combination solutions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior manager, research position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for research leadership to FCM clinical, research and outreach faculty for team-based science, quality improvement, and other scholarly activity.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Knowledge of scientific/medical terminology
• Familiarity with research systems and tools such as eResearch and OnCore
• Knowledge of clinical trials billing, UM research policies and processes
• Experience in Lean Thinking principles, customer service and process improvement, U-M administrative systems and the U-M Data Warehouse
• Strong knowledge of strategic marketing, media, social, audience targeting tools and vendors, including both quantitative tracking and research methodologies
• Deep understanding of the digital landscape
• Strong business, marketing & consumer understanding/interest in what moves popular culture