Director, Translational Research Programs

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 92.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Program Director for the Translational Research Unit (TRU) at the Canning Thoracic Institute. The role oversees clinical trial strategy, research infrastructure, quality, and financial management across translational studies, managing a diverse team and vendor partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree or higher and extensive clinical research leadership experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to drive strategic

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree with 8–10 years industry experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years experience.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to manage budgets and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience with cross-functional leadership and vendor coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership to an assigned portfolio of projects with executives and stakeholders.
• Communicate status clearly and timely to NM Executives and partners.
• Ensure project goals align with sponsor needs and deliver on time and on budget.
• Lead organizational development and mentoring to build execution capabilities.
• Develop priorities and plans, anticipating obstacles and alternatives.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a Program Director for the Translational Research Unit (TRU) at the Canning Thoracic Institute. The role oversees clinical trial strategy, research infrastructure, quality, and financial management across translational studies, managing a diverse team and vendor partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree or higher and extensive clinical research leadership experience, with strong analytical and communication skills to drive strategic