Project Manager

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Project Manager for the Rutgers Cancer Institute within Administration and Planning. The role oversees planning and execution of research programs, including clinical trials and biospecimen activities, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable project plans and performance metrics.

The candidate will develop charters, implementation plans, milestones, and indicators, collaborate across investigators, OHRS, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years of related experience (or Master's with three years) is required.
• Two years of supervisory experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.
• Ph.D. candidate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of research program activities including clinical trials, lab research, and biospecimen workflows.
• Develop program charters, implementation plans, milestones, resources, and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinical teams, OHRS, and regulatory offices to advance projects and remove barriers.
• Create dashboards and reporting frameworks using CRMS and other data sources to monitor performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Ph.D. candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database/reporting tools

Job description

Rutgers University is hiring a Project Manager for the Rutgers Cancer Institute within Administration and Planning. The Project Manager independently oversees the planning and execution of research programs involving clinical trials, laboratory research, and biospecimen activities, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to monitor progress and resolve operational issues while translating research priorities into actionable project plans and performance metrics.

Highlights

• Lead planning and implementation of clinical trials, laboratory research, and biospecimen program activities.
• Develop program charters, implementation plans, milestones, resource requirements, and performance indicators.
• Evaluate research portfolios and clinical trials using operational data to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinical research teams, OHRS, laboratory staff, and regulatory offices to advance projects and remove barriers.
• Use CRMS and other data sources to establish dashboards and reporting frameworks ensuring accurate data analysis and visualization.
• Support communication of research program priorities through updates and newsletter contributions.
• Manage programmatic support for investigator-initiated studies including feasibility, timelines, grant submissions, and related materials.
• Coordinate meetings such as Investigator Forum, tracking decisions and supporting cross-team collaboration.
• Drive operational improvements in laboratory coordination and biospecimen workflows adhering to protocols and institutional requirements.
• Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, five years of related experience (or Master's plus three years), two years of supervisory experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and database/reporting tools.
• Preferred qualification includes being a Ph.D. candidate.
• Salary range from $111,050 to $169,906 annually.