Program Manager – Division of Survivorship

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

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager for the Division of Survivorship in the Department of Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital focuses on one or more scientific endeavors in laboratory- or clinical-based research. The role uses advanced clinical or population science methodology to advance research goals, develops or implements research procedures, publishes results, and conducts independent research. It also assists with planning and managing large, multidisciplinary research operations, projects, and programs, and reports to the Director of the Division of Survivorship.

The Division offers a collaborative environment spanning clinical, educational, cancer control, population science, and translational research. Its work combines research into the late effects of cancer and treatment with follow-up and supportive care after active treatment, translating discoveries into improvements in survivors’ long-term health. Research interests may include fertility preservation, health behaviors, care delivery, health outcomes, decision analysis, risk factor analytics, and surveillance methodology. The position is based in Memphis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of experience in program management and delivery.
• Experience designing and managing programs focused 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.

Nice To Haves

• MD, MD/PhD, DO, or PhD degree preferred.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with investigators and multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative and independent research under the director’s supervision, including research design, implementation, and publication.
• Support research activities, including experimental design review; identifying research procedures and methodologies; database development and management; research compliance; and protocol oversight or adaptation.
• Assist with managing research operations.
• Support the 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 departmental and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

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