Research Program Manager, Digestive Disease Center

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Program Manager for the Digestive Diseases Research Center (VDDRC) to advance translational digestive disease research through coordination of programs, pilots, and training. You will support the Division Director and collaborate across faculty, trainees, and stakeholders within the GI division.

The role emphasizes NIH grant administration, program development, and ensuring compliance and smooth operations within a leading academic health system in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Requires strong program management skills for NIH center grants and research programs.
• Prior experience coordinating cross-functional teams in academic health systems.
• Demonstrates ability to manage budgets, reporting, and donor/ sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NIH center grant administration and pilot program activities.
• Provide executive-level support to Division Director and liaise across the division.
• Oversee faculty recruitment processes, onboarding, orientation, and related admin tasks.
• Maintain program records, deadlines, and compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.

Skills

Program Management

Financial Processes

Process Improvement

Peer Leadership

Networking

Quality Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a Program Manager for the Digestive Diseases Research Center (VDDRC) to advance translational digestive disease research through coordination of programs, pilots, and training. You will support the Division Director and collaborate across faculty, trainees, and stakeholders within the GI division.

The role emphasizes NIH grant administration, program development, and ensuring compliance and smooth operations within a leading academic health system in Nashville.