Senior Program Manager

University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

33d•Onsite

About The Position

At Stephenson Cancer Center, we are driven by one mission: advancing groundbreaking discoveries into life-changing treatments for patients. As Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center, we bring together world-class researchers, clinicians, and innovators dedicated to transforming cancer care through cutting-edge clinical and translational research. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly motivated Senior Program Manager to join our Translational Research team. In this impactful role, you will serve as a key partner to investigators and research leaders, helping drive the development, implementation, and administration of programs that accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Translational Research, the Senior Program Manager will play a pivotal role in coordinating complex research initiatives, supporting grant and regulatory processes, developing research support systems, and guiding investigators through cancer center resources and research requirements.

Requirements

Master's degree.
36 months of program administration or related experience.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

PhD in Biological Sciences, Oncology, Computational Science, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting clinical and translational research programs within an academic medical center, cancer center, or research institution.
Familiarity with grant development and administration.
Experience working with IRB, PRMC, protocol development, and regulatory documentation.
Demonstrated ability to develop research infrastructure, operational systems, and investigator support programs.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic program development, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts supporting clinical and translational research activities.
Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary research projects across investigators, research staff, and institutional partners.
Support preparation and management of grant-related documentation, reports, and research administration activities.
Develop and maintain systems, workflows, and processes that enhance research efficiency and compliance.
Facilitate coordination of Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.
Monitor project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and regulatory requirements to ensure successful program execution.
Serve as a trusted resource for investigators, helping them navigate institutional research requirements, policies, and cancer center resources.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen research infrastructure and promote program growth.
Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness and streamline research support services.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that advance the cancer center's translational research mission.