Research Advocacy Program Manager

Fight Colorectal Cancer•Springfield, MO

3d•Remote

About The Position

Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) is a leading advocacy and research organization dedicated to curing colorectal cancer and championing the needs of patients, caregivers, and families. At Fight CRC, we empower patients, influence policy, and accelerate research breakthroughs through collaboration and innovation. We are looking for a Research Advocacy (RA) Program Manager that will support the development, coordination, and growth of Fight CRC’s research advocacy initiatives and patient engagement efforts. This role is responsible for managing program operations, supporting advocate engagement, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and cultivating relationships with external partners and stakeholders across the research and advocacy landscape. The RA Program Manager works closely with internal teams, advocates, researchers, and community partners to help strengthen patient-centered research efforts, educational initiatives, and organizational priorities. This position requires strong organizational skills, relationship management, adaptability, and the ability to balance program execution with growing strategic ownership and leadership development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Communications, Research Advocacy, or related field.
5+ years of experience in program management, research advocacy, or partnership development.
Strong organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating across teams and engaging with external stakeholders and community members.
Interest in clinical research, patient advocacy, health education, or nonprofit program development.
Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of research advocacy and patient engagement programs and initiatives.
Manage program workflows, timelines, communications, and deliverables to support effective execution across multiple projects and priorities.
Contribute to the development of processes, materials, and systems that strengthen program organization, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Track program activities, outcomes, and engagement metrics to support reporting, evaluation, and ongoing improvement efforts.
Build and maintain positive relationships with advocates, community members, researchers, and external partners through consistent communication and engagement.
Support opportunities for advocate involvement in research, education, and community engagement initiatives.
Cultivate relationships with external organizations, collaborators, and stakeholders to support Fight CRC’s research advocacy goals and partnerships.
Represent Fight CRC professionally during meetings, conferences, educational programs, and external engagements.
Support the development and coordination of educational content, programming, and engagement initiatives related to research advocacy and clinical trials awareness.
Collaborate across departments to support aligned messaging, project coordination, and organizational priorities.
Assist in the development of communication strategies, educational materials, and engagement opportunities that support Fight CRC’s mission and community impact.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, adaptability, and increasing ownership over assigned programs and projects.
Support team coordination, knowledge sharing, and collaborative planning efforts across Research Advocacy initiatives.
Continue developing knowledge of clinical research, patient-centered advocacy, and research engagement practices to support long-term strategic growth and contribution.
Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven team culture.