Program Manager, Cancer Survivorship Research

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, seeks a Program Manager for the Division of Survivorship. Lead and coordinate research programs, design studies, manage operations, and collaborate with senior investigators to translate findings into improved survivorship care.

Role emphasizes independent research, program leadership, and cross-disciplinary teamwork across clinical and population science. MD/PhD or PhD or equivalent leadership experience is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees encouraged.
• Experience designing and managing programs with focus on customer needs.
• Experience in program budget tracking, reporting and risk management.
• Proven experience engaging with senior leaders to facilitate decision making.
• Experience providing guidance and mentorship within program management team.
• Experience with protocol development, study conduct, data analysis and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative and independent research under the supervision of the director, including design, implementation, and publication.
• Support research activities (e.g., experimental design review; identification of appropriate research procedures/methodologies; database development and management; research compliance activities; protocol oversight or adaptation).
• Assist with the management of research operations.
• Support execution of multiple concurrent studies, projects, and/or programs.
• Coordinate, finalize, or draft materials for engagement with study participants and related outcomes (e.g., interviewer scripts, informed consent, data entry, procurement of medical records or specimens).
• Facilitate communication with co-investigators to promote efficient conduct of research.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Customer-focused design

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

MD

MD/PhD

DO

PhD

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, seeks a Program Manager for the Division of Survivorship. Lead and coordinate research programs, design studies, manage operations, and collaborate with senior investigators to translate findings into improved survivorship care.

Role emphasizes independent research, program leadership, and cross-disciplinary teamwork across clinical and population science. MD/PhD or PhD or equivalent leadership experience is encouraged.