Program Coordinator/Chief Strategist

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California San Francisco is seeking a Program Coordinator to support the development of advanced cellular therapies. This role involves administrative and analytical support for clinical trials, managing timelines, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and experience in cell therapy research, along with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in cell therapy research required.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical development of cell therapies for solid tumors.
• Manage program budget and third-party interactions.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Advanced degree in related area

Terminal degree (PhD, JD, MD)

Tools

MS Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Administers all finance, human resources and facilities and other operational activities for small to mid-sized academic or research program. Administers major program components, and some or all of the program's operational requirements. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator or more senior Academic Program Officer to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.


The Roybal Lab and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy seeks an a Program Coordinator to help coordinate the rapid development of advanced cellular therapies from drug candidate selection to clinical trials at UCSF. The Program Coordinator provides comprehensive academic, administrative, research, and analytical support to the Institute Director (Dr. Kole Roybal) to carry out the specific aims and milestones required for cell therapy development and related discovery projects for next generation cell therapies. The Institute will develop and expand the capabilities for high-throughput cell therapy design and selection for difficult to treat solid tumors and will develop a streamlined pipeline for cell therapy manufacturing and clinical implementation to achieve patient impact. The program will interface with key collaborators within the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and UCSF to build an efficient pipeline from cell therapy development to clinical translation.


Role will be managing the clinical development of cell therapies for solid tumors (e.g. osteosarcoma and leiomyosarcoma) and critical long-term projects in the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Roybal Lab. Formulates timelines and strategic goals and keeps track of critical data for cell therapy candidate selection, cellular manufacturing, regulatory filings with the FDA, and clinical data. Helps to manage third party interactions and program budget and other related resources.


Advanced degree in related area and three years of related experience in cell therapy research and translation and/ or equivalent experience / training required. Familiarity with project management software would be beneficial.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $87,900 - $187,700 (Annual Rate).

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a world-class department primarily located at the Parnassus Campus at UCSF. The Department is made up of core and affiliated 22 faculty and is consistently ranked amongst the top 5 Immunology programs in the United States and world.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in related area and three years of related experience in science and/ or equivalent experience / training required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks; ability to meet deadlines and follow through on assigned duties; ability to work well under pressure; ability to maintain a service-oriented approach
• Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, email.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training preferred
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Prior UCSF experience, with knowledge of HR-SRS, MyReports, MyExpense, BearBuy.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004330 ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Percentage

100%

Location

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days

8 Hours

Program Coordinator/Chief Strategist | University of California San Francisco