Lung Center Program Administrator — Hybrid

Stanford University School of Medicine; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Program Administrator to support a new Lung Research Center within the Stanford Cancer Institute. This hybrid role focuses on strategic planning, budget oversight, and cross‑institution collaboration to accelerate lung cancer research and translate discoveries into treatments.

The position requires advanced degrees in biomedical fields and experience in academic research administration, donor relations, and program communications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences, public health, or related field.
• Experience in academic/biomedical research administration with progress reporting and compliance.
• Experience monitoring budgets and preparing financial reports for grants.
• Experience planning meetings, workshops, or multi-institutional events.
• Experience developing content for websites, newsletters, or program communications.
• Familiarity with institutional administrative/financial systems in large academic/medical settings.
• Experience working with philanthropic donors, private foundations, and fundraising teams.
• Experience collaborating with executives and high-net-worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and analysis for complex programs with broad challenges.
• Administer and evaluate programs, ensure policy compliance, resolve cross‑boundary issues.
• Represent the program to university and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage outreach strategies including communications and compliance.
• Oversee staff in program development and implementation.
• Develop or oversee budgets; monitor, forecast and report finances.

Skills

Research administration

Budget reporting

Meeting planning

Content development

Admin systems

Fundraising

Executive engagement

Education

Master’s or PhD in biomedical sciences/public health

Bachelor’s degree and eight years relevant experience

Job description

Stanford University School of Medicine is seeking a Program Administrator to support a new Lung Research Center within the Stanford Cancer Institute. This hybrid role focuses on strategic planning, budget oversight, and cross‑institution collaboration to accelerate lung cancer research and translate discoveries into treatments.

The position requires advanced degrees in biomedical fields and experience in academic research administration, donor relations, and program communications.