Scientific Program Director Genomic Medicine

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Program Director is to enable and participate in external collaborations by providing scientific and budgetary support, for corporate partnerships, philanthropic, licensing, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Activities comprise project development, comprising of writing, planning, organizing and coordinating, and project implementation. This position will ensure successful management of program operations and finances for internal and collaborative projects, and program reporting. This position will collaborate heavily with institutional offices and partnering departments on multidisciplinary large-scale projects. This position requires strong independent judgment and problem-solving skills; strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; concurrent management of multiple projects; and ability to prioritize functions. The mission of Center for Cellular Language Intelligence (CCLI) is to decode and translate the cellular language of cancer how cells organize, communicate, and function across space and time by integrating cutting-edge single-cell and spatial multi-omics with artificial intelligence. By turning complex tissue ecosystems into actionable biological and clinical intelligence, CCLI will advance predictive, preventive, and precision oncology and accelerate the development of next-generation biomarkers and therapeutic strategies. The ideal candidate will drive successful external collaborations by providing strategic scientific and financial leadership, managing projects from development through implementation, and ensuring effective coordination, reporting, and partnership across multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Five years project/program management experience.
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Demonstrated strength in program management, with a track record of successfully leading complex initiatives.
Proven people management experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strategic mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple stakeholders.
Ability to effectively execute programs and drive initiatives forward to achieve organizational goals.
Experience with legal terminology and deadlines is helpful.
May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred degree may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

Directs the operations of the program by exercising independent judgement and authority as required.
Actively manage and maintain relationships with institutional collaborators to support internal and external portfolio efforts.
Act as an Advocate on behalf of Genomic Medicine for corporate partnerships, working closely with legal, compliance, finance, regulatory, and other institutional groups to ensure execution of contractual and administrative matters, research plans, and financial items.
Provide and assemble the data for progress reports and provide updates as necessary on program and research related activities.
Develop, maintain, and update tools and approaches for actively managing the scientific, administrative, and financial aspects of the internal and external Genomic Medicine portfolio.
Provide documentation and routine reporting to Professor and Director related to monitoring the programs milestones and initiatives.
Ensure that research, development, and strategic plans for collaboration activities are developed in coordination with partners and executed effectively and efficiently.
Assist with the deadlines and successful completion of executed documents for grants, patents, publications, COIs, MTAs to track and ensure institutional and governmental compliance; experience with legal terminology and deadlines is helpful.
Oversee postdocs within Genomic Medicine, ensuring they are performing task daily and the research is progressing to completion.
Work closely with the Professor of Genomic Medicine by attending meetings and creating plan of action from outcomes of the meeting.
Coordinate between labs to provide guidance and ensure continuous movement of projects.
Attend weekly meetings with postdocs and lab members.
Assure that institutional policies and procedures are followed.
Plans and coordinates special events.
Ensure appropriate use of program funds using knowledge of institutional guidelines to ensure funds balances and compliance.
Analyze, develop and oversee the scientific program budget.
Perform duties within the scope of established procedures, practices, and policies; interpret procedures, practices and policies; may have accountability for a functional area or program. Regular use of independent judgment and decision-making required.
Maintain accurate accounting of grants, monthly account status reports, reconciliation and reporting on sponsored programs and grant accounts.
Assist in submitting new grants and ability to work in Click Grants and interact with the department’s grants and financial team on inquiries.
Ensure Grant reports are timely submitted.
Work closely with the Department's Financial Analyst to manage and determine budget and allowable expenditures for program expenses.
Research prospective funding sources for proposed projects and prepare proposals as needed.
Recruit, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Management of personnel recruiting activities comprising creating position descriptions and ensuring documents are submitted successfully according to the department’s financial portfolio and institutional guidelines.
Assist with screening, interviewing, and advising on potential candidates for hire.
Build teams across the institution to create successful outcomes of projects and meet deadlines timely.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals.
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans.
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.
medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.