Program Manager Research

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,577 - 109,200; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Program Manager for Research to lead operational activities in a dynamic environment. This role involves direct access to the Principal Investigator and shaping research strategies to support cancer research.

The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data systems, particularly Excel and Google Sheets. This position offers a competitive salary range between $84,577.93 and $109,200.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience, including 2 years in a lead capacity.
• Experience in academic medical, clinical, or public health setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational lead and point of contact for stakeholders.
• Drive execution across lab members and collaborators.
• Optimize and automate lab operational systems.

Skills

Project management

Data systems proficiency

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Program Manager, Research. This high‑ownership role provides direct access to the Principal Investigator and involves shaping a growing research strategy within a dynamic academic medical center. You will oversee operational processes, manage day‑to‑day activities, and drive continuous improvement to support translational cancer research.

Job Responsibilities

• Operational leadership, execution, and coordination
  • Serve as the primary operational lead and central point of contact for all stakeholders, owning end‑to‑end execution of all lab processes without PI oversight.
  • Own and track all lab deadlines (ordering cycles, compliance submissions, renewals, deliverables, grants, collaborations) to ensure nothing is missed.
  • Drive execution across lab members, institutional offices, cores, funders, and vendors, proactively following up to prevent delays and resolve bottlenecks.
• Systems ownership, automation & continuous improvement
  • Optimize and automate lab operational systems, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, compliance, financial transparency, and infrastructure maintenance.
  • Maintain systems for tracking lab‑wide compliance activities (IBC, IRB, IACUC) and all documentation required by institutional standards.
  • Use Excel/Google Sheets and related tools to create structured trackers (SOPs, workflows, inventory, finance) and apply AI or other tools to streamline workflows.
  • Independently prepare and manage compliance and administrative documentation, ensuring high standards before PI review.
  • Identify system‑level gaps or inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, including at least 2 years in a lead capacity over research, program, or project coordination in an academic medical, clinical, or public health setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy in a fast‑moving environment, taking initiative and making independent decisions.
• Strong project management skills: manage complex, multi‑phase projects, drive execution across teams, meet timelines, and coordinate stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating existing operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, and redesigning workflows for reliability, scalability, and visibility.
• Track record of hands‑on ownership and improvement of operational systems or compliance workflows, diagnosing issues, implementing fixes, and preventing recurrence.
• Familiarity with research operations in a healthcare or academic environment, including IRB/regulatory processes, data management, and grant or manuscript preparation support.
• Experience supervising or training staff or interns.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficiency with data systems and electronic records.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (formulas, data validation, error checking).
• Openness to adopting new tools and technologies, including AI, to improve workflows.
• Strong written communication skills – report or protocol writing.
• Clear, direct communicator capable of translating complex information for varied audiences.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $84,577.93 – $109,200.00 annually; actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital needs. The listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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