Senior Program Manager, Research

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

6h • $101,494 - $125,000

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Senior Program Manager for the Research Division of the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine. Working under the direction of Principal Investigator and Medical Director for Geriatric Emergency Medicine Dr. Ula Hwang, the role manages at least three large-scale projects and/or programs, including program design, budgets, staffing, logistics, deliverables, operations, and related support functions. The position directly supervises program activities and develops and implements research strategies for specific projects.

The Senior Program Manager facilitates departmental administration, including recruiting and onboarding, drafting IRB protocols and managing submissions and modifications, data use and subaward agreements, annual program budgets, meetings, seminars, training, and related activities. The role reports directly to the Principal Investigator and works autonomously with limited oversight. Responsibilities also include supervising staff, coordinating research and program work, supporting grants and IRB processes, managing budgets and reports, and preparing presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in healthcare administration or a related discipline.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible related research experience.
• At least three years of managerial experience overseeing research projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Internet applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external customers and all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, make independent decisions, manage time, multitask, and prioritize work.
• Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration.
• Strong knowledge of coordination requirements associated with clinical and research trials.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems and to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating research studies and institutional review board protocols, managing data use agreements, and directly supervising staff.
• Knowledge of statistical software such as R or SQL.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate inquisitiveness, anticipation, resourcefulness, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Apply the organization's Core Values in the performance of duties.
• Supervise research and program staff, including scheduling, evaluating performance, ensuring responsibilities are fulfilled, and supporting professional development.
• Coordinate planning, preparation, organization, analysis, and delivery of projects and programs with internal and external parties.
• Coordinate and communicate program activities with stakeholders, vendors, and users; arrange technical training; lead regular project meetings; and coordinate work across multiple projects.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise program and research coordination staff, trainees, and volunteers, and ensure office policies and procedures are implemented.
• Gather data from different parties, ensure its accuracy, analyze findings, and present recommendations; respond to requests for information, summaries, and data.
• Plan and develop materials and presentations for training, educational sessions, departmental seminars, and other activities.
• Manage oversight of data use agreements, subawards, and service agreements.
• Participate in developing and administering program budgets; manage budgets and resource allocation; assist with accounts payable and receivable follow-up; and recommend workflow improvements.
• Prepare grant applications and reports, identify funding opportunities, coordinate proposal reviews, compile contracts, edit proposal contents, initiate and manage grants, and resolve grant-processing issues.
• Update, coordinate, and monitor staff CITI trainings.
• Prepare interim, annual, and final research performance progress reports; analyze findings and data; prepare recommendations and status reports; and draft correspondence, agendas, presentations, and reports.
• Prepare, lead, and deliver presentations for meetings, program organization, and conferences.
• Prepare and draft medical and scientific abstracts, manuscripts, and proposals for dissemination.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Potentially support nationwide study-participant recruitment, phone screening, data collection, and record keeping.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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