Research Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field; equivalent experience does not substitute for this degree requirement.
• Three years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience leading a large, multidisciplinary team and applying effective leadership practices, including providing feedback, aligning organizational values with day-to-day practices, active listening, empathy, and managing difficult conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated success building and maintaining collaborative partnerships.
• Experience fostering an environment that supports professional growth, employee well-being, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to present effectively to a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and communicate an organizational vision that engages and inspires team members and collaborators.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program management, and collaboration with philanthropic entities.
• Demonstrated alignment with MC3’s values of education, integrity, collaboration, and transformative science focused on improving patient outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Ten or more years of professional experience in oncology research or clinical care.
• Three or more years of experience in a senior management or leadership position.
• Knowledge of Merkel cell carcinoma.
• Experience managing complex research programs involving multiple projects, funding sources, and external collaborations.
• Experience working within an academic research or academic medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Principal Investigator and MC3 leadership to establish strategic direction, identify program priorities, and develop and implement operational plans supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of MC3 and the Nghiem Lab.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities for research initiatives and develop academic and industry collaborations to expand research capabilities and support improved patient outcomes.
• Lead people programs across MC3 and the Nghiem Lab, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, retention, performance management, professional development, and employee relations in partnership with Department of Dermatology administration.
• Manage approximately 15 research and administrative staff, set expectations, provide feedback and development opportunities, address performance and workplace concerns, and promote effective team operations.
• Work with finance teams to monitor grants, contracts, philanthropic funds, and other funding sources; review financial needs and adjust budgets and allocations to support research priorities.
• Oversee philanthropic and grant-funded initiatives for compliance with donor and grantor requirements, and represent the programs in discussions with funding partners about financial and programmatic activities.
• Oversee MC3 research program operations and the MCC patient database, ensuring data integrity and supporting its use in research and clinical publications.
• Oversee the Clinical Research Fellowship and Undergraduate Research Assistant Training Program, including recruitment, administration, training, and coordination of activities.
• Lead and coordinate educational and outreach initiatives, including the Merkel CELLebration Dinner and Multicenter Merkel Interest Group Meeting.
• Represent MC3 at national and international conferences, workshops, and other professional forums.
• Serve as a primary liaison among research teams, UW Dermatology, funding organizations, academic and industry collaborators, and other external partners.
• Oversee MC3 communications and outreach, including website content, newsletters, and initiatives that advance program visibility, engagement, and collaboration.

Benefits

• The posting directs applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits website for information about benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• A diverse and intellectually exciting work environment.