MRI Research Program Manager
About The Position
The Department of Radiology is seeking a leader for the academic medical center as our MRI Program Manager at the Wisconsin Institute for Medical Research. In this role, you’ll oversee operations across three state-of-the-art MRI scanners, including a PET/MRI system. You’ll lead a dedicated team of MRI technologists and a technical assistant, manage daily clinical and research MRI workflows, support scheduling, and supervise the operations manager. We’re looking for a collaborative leader with a growth mindset to help drive innovation in medical imaging. This role is key to advancing our mission of delivering exceptional patient care, supporting cutting-edge research, and promoting equity and inclusion in healthcare. At UW Radiology, we value respect, adaptability, accountability, and a strong commitment to underserved populations. Join us and help shape the future of imaging science. This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. The ideal candidate is a flexible and forward-thinking leader with strong organizational and communication skills. They are experienced in managing teams, coordinating daily operations, and improving processes. With a proactive mindset and a focus on continuous growth, they thrive in dynamic environments and contribute meaningfully to the success of the program. The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnership with UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imaging research, and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18, 1927—when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiology—the department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a key pillar of UW Health’s world-class medical enterprise. Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging. Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize state-of-the-art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI-driven medical imaging. Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhance investigative success. Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies. Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care, pioneering research, and excellence in education. We foster a respectful, adaptive, and accountable environment—one that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients, including underserved populations.
Requirements
- Experience with medical imaging (at least 1 year)
- Supervisory experience or leading a team (at least 1 year)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MRI
- Familiarity with research protocols and regulatory compliance
- Project management skills
- Experience in healthcare and/or research setting
Responsibilities
- Assists in the development, coordination, and facilitation of trainings and workshops for internal and external audiences to disseminate research program developments and information
- Plans, develops, and implements processes and protocols to support research aims
- Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
- Serves as a unit liaison and subject matter expert among internal and external stakeholder groups, collaborates across disciplines and functional areas, provides program information, and promotes the accomplishments and developments of scholars and research initiatives
- Monitors program budget(s) and approves unit expenditures
- Develops policies, procedures, and institutional agreements on behalf of the program
- Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of one or multiple research programs or units according to established research objectives in alignment with strategic plans and initiatives
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
