The Assistant Director will serve as a primary point of contact for CARB-X Pre-award responsibilities. This role will collaborate closely with the CARB-X team, SP Special Projects team, senior leadership, central offices, and Funders to represent Boston University and support the CARB-X program. This role will manage two senior CARB-X Research Officers in support of CARB-X. The Assistant Director will be called upon to manage special projects ad hoc.