Program Manager

Columbia University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a Program Manager to oversee the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology program, handling operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic oversight for a growing clinical and translational research portfolio focused on brain tumors in children.

The candidate will work closely with program directors, investigators, and collaborating institutions to ensure regulatory compliance, effective communication, and successful execution of multi-site trials and grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology research program.
• Coordinate multi-site regulatory approvals, trial documentation, and compliance.
• Manage IRB submissions, amendments, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor budgets, financial projections, and fiscal accountability.
• Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and institutions to advance research aims.
• Support grant submissions and strategic planning for program growth.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

IRB coordination

Grant submissions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a Program Manager to support the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program. This position will provide operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic oversight for a rapidly expanding clinical and translational research portfolio focused on advancing innovative therapies for children with brain tumors.

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Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Neuro-Oncology Program Director, investigators, research staff, sponsors, and collaborating institutions, the Program Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of a growing research enterprise, facilitate communication among stakeholders, monitor study progress, and support the strategic expansion of groundbreaking clinical research activities aimed at improving outcomes for children with brain tumors.
• Oversee operations of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program and coordinate multiple concurrent clinical trials focused on blood-brain barrier technologies and novel therapeutic approaches for pediatric neuro-oncology patients.
• Coordinate participation and onboarding of collaborating institutions and clinical trial sites. Ensure participating sites maintain required regulatory approvals, study documentation, training requirements, and compliance standards.
• Manage all aspects of multi-site trial operations, including study activation, site communication, enrollment tracking, milestone monitoring, issue resolution, and ongoing performance assessment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, workflows, and reporting mechanisms to support successful execution of clinical and translational research initiatives.
• Monitor Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, protocol deviations, and regulatory reporting requirements. Ensure all studies maintain compliance with institutional, state, federal, sponsor, and funding agency requirements.
• Oversee financial management of program-supported grants, gifts, and clinical trial budgets. Monitor expenditures, prepare financial projections and reports, ensure fiscal accountability, and coordinate with departmental finance and research administration teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison among investigators, sponsors, philanthropic stakeholders, research personnel, regulatory offices, and collaborating institutions to facilitate communication and achieve program objectives.
• Assist with identifying grant opportunities, working on grant submissions.
• Assist with protocol development.
• Support development and growth of the Neuro-Oncology Program by assisting with strategic planning, grant submissions, philanthropic reporting, program metrics, and expansion of research infrastructure needed to support future clinical trials.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus, three years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
• • HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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