Program Manager – Division of Survivorship

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

7d • $78,000 - $139,360

About The Position

The Program Manager for the Division of Survivorship within the Department of Oncology focuses on one or more laboratory- or clinical-based scientific research endeavors. The role uses advanced clinical or population science methodology to support research goals, develops or implements research procedures, publishes research results, and initiates and conducts independent research. It also assists with planning and managing large, multidisciplinary research operations, projects, and programs. The position reports to the Director of the Division of Survivorship and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Division offers a collaborative environment with opportunities in clinical, educational, cancer control, population science, and translational research. Its work combines clinical research into the late effects of cancer and treatment with follow-up and supportive care after active treatment, translating discoveries into improvements in lifelong outcomes for childhood and adolescent cancer survivors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years of experience in program management and delivery.
• Experience designing and managing programs with a focus on customer needs.
• Experience with program budget tracking, reporting, and risk management.
• Proven experience engaging senior leaders to facilitate decision-making.
• Experience providing guidance and mentorship within a program management team.
• Some experience driving continuous program improvement projects.
• Strong interest or background in cancer survivorship research and commitment to improving outcomes for survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams.

Nice To Haves

• MD, MD/PhD, DO, or PhD degree.
• Experience in clinical research, population science, decision science, or a related scientific field.
• Experience with protocol development, study conduct, data analysis, and scientific writing.
• Demonstrated ability to support and coordinate multiple research studies, projects, or programs.
• Research interests in fertility preservation, health behaviors, care delivery, health outcomes, decision analysis, risk factor analytics, or surveillance methodology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative and independent research under the supervision of the director, including research design, implementation, and publication.
• Support research activities, including experimental design review, identification of appropriate research procedures and methodologies, database development and management, research compliance, and protocol oversight or adaptation.
• Assist with management of research operations.
• Support execution of multiple concurrent studies, projects, and programs.
• Coordinate, finalize, or draft materials for engagement with study participants and related outcomes, such as interviewer scripts, informed consent materials, data entry, and procurement of medical records or specimens.
• Facilitate communication with co-investigators to promote efficient research conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager