Project Manager II - IIRC

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Working within the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center’s Project Management Office ( IIRC PMO ), the IIRC Project Manager II manages a portfolio of complex projects. The IIRC PMO leads project teams that include cross-functional Center groups such as the IIRC Clinical Research Operations Team, Shared Resources, Therapeutic Products Program, and Clinical Research Support, to drive successful execution of translational research partnerships across these programs. The PM II manages internal and external collaborations across multiple departments and workgroups to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met in an efficient manner. This position requires flexibility in a rapidly changing environment, as well as excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of complex clinical trials and clinical research opportunities from early partnerships to trial open.

Requirements

BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience required.
Minimum seven years related project/study management experience or relevant experience in a research or healthcare setting.
Grant and contract experience.
Strong supervisory skills and budgeting experience.

Nice To Haves

MA/MS
Project management certification
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced meeting organizational, planning, and facilitation skills.
Experience with managing a multiple project portfolio.
Highly effective team player and excellent communicator with an ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders, scientists, and executives with diverse information needs and communications preferences.
Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with key project artifacts, such as charters, project plans, risk matrices, dashboards, and roles and responsibilities documents (e.g., RACIs).

Responsibilities

Create timelines and track trial implementation progress for financial, contractual, regulatory, and clinical activities.
Serve as project/study liaison, representing the project/study to other Center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations.
Lead cross-functional teams and track action items and deliverables.
Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations.
Triage project issues and ensure solutions are implemented.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to determine prioritization of competing activities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty members, project sponsors, research administration, administrative departments and peers.
Manage multiple projects of varying size as assigned.