Program Manager Clinical Translational, Research Institute

Boston University • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Boston University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (BU CTSI) is hiring three Program Managers for its Program Manager’s Collaborative. The Collaborative uses a team-based approach to program management that emphasizes shared responsibility, collaborative decision-making, and alignment with organizational priorities. Its seven Program Managers work across BU CTSI to support the institute’s vision of a sustainable, inclusive research ecosystem that advances translational science and helps make therapeutic agents and interventions available to patients more efficiently and effectively. The institute fosters collaboration and innovation in reproducible scientific research and accelerates its dissemination and implementation.

Program Managers provide comprehensive support for BU CTSI programs in Community Engagement, Workforce Development, Data Science, Services and Resources, and AI projects and overall technical support across modules. The Collaborative operates as a learning community, aligning program needs with stated objectives and participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Dissemination & Implementation (D&I) teams. The role also includes administrative and grant support and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in program management.
• 1–3 years of related program management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, team building, and relationship building.
• Strong project planning, administration, and management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills for working with data and datasets.
• Experience and proficiency with AI/chat technology.
• Experience managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and social media management tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency with social media management platforms and analytics tools.
• Experience with content management systems and website updates.
• Comfort with data entry and database management.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and newsletter management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Experience creating engaging written and visual content.

Nice To Haves

• Program management experience in academic, healthcare, or research settings.
• Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with visual content creation tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management support for BU CTSI programs in Community Engagement, Workforce Development, Data Science, and Services and Resources.
• Provide overall technical support across modules, including support for AI projects.
• Contribute to the Collaborative’s Dissemination & Implementation work, using a multilevel approach across the broader community, Boston Medical Center, VA Boston, stakeholders, and the CTSA Network.
• Communicate BU CTSI initiatives, research outcomes, and institute achievements to relevant audiences.
• Help ensure program needs align with stated objectives and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement and Dissemination & Implementation teams.
• Provide administrative and grant support.
• Work on special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

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