PROGRAM DIRECTOR I

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a PROGRAM DIRECTOR I to oversee day-to-day operations of a HIV/HCV research program within the Patel Research Group. You will supervise staff, coordinate implementation across partners, and lead protocol development and regulatory submissions.

The role emphasizes leadership, writing skills, collaboration with investigators and government partners, and dissemination of study findings. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may not substitute for the education requirement.
• Preferred master’s degree and demonstrated leadership in health research or public health projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project implementation activities across multiple projects and partner organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate project personnel.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, meetings, and communication among investigators and stakeholders.
• Build collaborations with healthcare systems, community organizations, and public health agencies.
• Lead development of study protocols, implementation plans, SOPs, and training materials.
• Prepare IRB submissions and other regulatory documents; assist with grant applications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Grant writing

Communication

IRB submissions

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Job Description - PROGRAM DIRECTOR I (T239779)

PROGRAM DIRECTOR I

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Department of Infectious Disease seeks a Program I to join the Patel Research Group for various HIV and HCV related research, implementation science, and public health projects. This individual will serve as a senior member of the team and will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, supervising project personnel, coordinating implementation activities across multiple partner organizations, and leading development of protocols, regulatory submissions, grants, reports, manuscripts, and other scholarly products. We are seeking a highly organized, self-motivated individual with strong leadership, project management, and writing skills who enjoys working in collaborative community-academic partnerships. This position works closely with investigators, project staff, healthcare systems, community partners, and government agencies to ensure successful project implementation and dissemination of project findings.

General Responsibilities

• Directs the operations of a small programmatic function.
• Independently designs, develops and administers program content. Establishes program objectives.
• Manages program fiscal operations.
• Supervises staff engaged in carrying out program activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project implementation activities across multiple projects, programmatic teams, and partner organizations.
• Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate project personnel and support a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Coordinate project timelines, deliverables, meetings, and communication among investigators, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with healthcare systems, community organizations, public health agencies, and implementation partners.
• Lead development of study protocols, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, training materials, and study documentation.
• Prepare study protocols and submit IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and other regulatory documents.
• Lead preparation of grant applications, progress reports, technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination materials.
• Monitor project performance and support evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting activities.
• Identify operational barriers and implement solutions to support successful project execution.
• Lead planning for stakeholder meetings, site visits, conferences, and other project-related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred

• Preferred Education/Skills/Experience: Master’s degree or higher in Health Sciences, Public Health, Health Administration, Nursing, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Clinical Research, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience managing complex health research, public health, or implementation projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff.
• Experience writing or contributing to grant applications, study protocols, IRB submissions, reports, and/or peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience engaging healthcare, community, academic, and governmental partners preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, virtual meeting platforms, and project management tools.
• Experience in HIV, viral hepatitis, implementation science, health services research, or public health programs preferred.

Salary Range: $47,665-$77,455

Qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required.

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

311402400 Med - Infectious Diseases

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible