Research Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time-off program

Holistic wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals in New York seeks a Research Program Manager to manage complex program coordination and supervise project activities. The successful candidate will oversee grant administration, recruitment, training, and program budgeting while ensuring effective communication across all levels of management.

This role requires a Master’s degree and at least four years of relevant experience, including program coordination and grant administration. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs and generous time-off.

Qualifications

• At least four years of progressively responsible related experience, including program or project coordination.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with clinical trial coordination and pre- and post-award grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant applications, manage grant proposals and budgets.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff.
• Organize and coordinate schedules and activities.
• Analyze data and manage trial start-up activities.
• Prepare and issue reports and analyze findings.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Grant administration

Program coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in business administration, health care administration or related field

Job description

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Program Manager. In this role, the successful candidate will provide a broad range of complex program coordination, develop and promote assigned programs, design, budget, staff, logistics and other support functions, and implement new research strategies for specific projects. The role facilitates the administration of departmental activities, including recruiting and onboarding, follow‑up with study participants, IRB/OCT submissions, annual budget development, meeting scheduling, and organizing seminars, trainings, and related activities. The incumbent works autonomously with limited oversight.

Job Responsibilities

• Grant administration: prepare grant applications, reports, and research funding opportunities; manage grant proposals, reviews, contracts, budgets and compliance; coordinate with the Neurology Finance team and Directors of Operations for post‑award activities.
• Program support: recruit, hire, train, and supervise clerical and administrative staff and volunteers; conduct nationwide recruitment for study participants; phone screening, data collection and records keeping.
• Scheduling & coordination: organize and coordinate schedules, activities and special events; manage conference logistics and technical support; oversee staff assigned to these responsibilities.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.
• Budget: develop and administer program budgets; manage resource allocation; assist with accounts payable/receivable; review sponsor‑proposed budgets, recommend changes and track study milestones.
• Project/program coordination: plan, prepare, organize, analyze, coordinate and deliver programs; coordinate with internal and external parties; develop training materials, educational curriculum, database management and user satisfaction surveys; provide statistical software training.
• Reporting: prepare and issue reports; analyze findings; generate status/progress reports; draft letters, memos, agendas, presentations and reports; oversee staff assigned to reporting.
• Research activities: gather and analyze data; respond to data requests; develop materials for training and educational sessions; manage trial start‑up activities; review study regulatory status; oversee IRB submissions and budget negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in business administration, health care administration or a related field; at least four years of progressively responsible related experience, including program or project coordination; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet applications; effective oral, written, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with all levels of management; independent and team orientation; strong time‑management and multitasking; supervisory experience; experience with clinical trial coordination and pre‑ and post‑award grant administration.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that includes financial security benefits, a generous time‑off program, employee resource groups, a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial and preventive care and other resources to support employees at any stage of life.

Salary Range

$84,577.93 – $109,200.00 annually (actual salaries depend on experience, education and hospital need; does not include bonuses or other compensation).

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

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