Scientific Program Manager - Michor Lab

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a Program Manager I to oversee the operational execution and administrative coordination of active research programs, including procurement, calendar/travel management, and compliance with institutional policies.

The role supports Harvard appointments, onboarding, and recruitment coordination for the Michor Lab and related units, while handling lab website and seminar logistics and contributing to strategic initiatives across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience in program coordination, program administration or comparable roles, OR one (1) year of program management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Scope and Complexity: Manage programs with clearly defined objectives and limited scope, focusing on supporting departmental goals.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions about resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Engage with internal team members and immediate stakeholders to ensure program activities are aligned and communicated effectively.
• Program Management: Plan and manage recurring tasks, activities, and/or projects, ensuring they align with program goals and departmental strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Track program progress, ensuring that outputs are accurate and meet established performance metrics.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate program documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Communication: Facilitate communication among teams, ensuring all members are informed of updates and changes.

Skills

Program management

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

PM software

Multi-projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/management/healthcare

Job description

The Program Manager I is responsible for the operational execution, administrative coordination, and day-to-day logistical management of research programs for Dr. Franziska Michor and the Michor Laboratory. This role handles the lab's financial and administrative operations—procurement, P-card reconciliation, calendar/travel management, and Dana-Farber compliance—alongside personnel support like Harvard appointments, onboarding/offboarding, and confidential recommendation letters. It also covers recruitment coordination (job requisitions, interview logistics), website and seminar/consortium management for the Michor Lab and CCE, and weekly lab meeting logistics. Finally, it includes supporting strategic initiatives and special projects across the lab, collaborators, and the Department of Data Sciences.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Scope and Complexity: Manage programs with clearly defined objectives and limited scope, focusing on supporting departmental goals.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions about resource allocation and project timelines, with some autonomy in resolving operational challenges.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Engage with internal team members and immediate stakeholders to ensure program activities are aligned and communicated effectively.
• Program Management: Plan and manage recurring tasks, activities, and/or projects, ensuring they align with program goals and departmental strategies.
• Quality Assurance: Track program progress, ensuring that outputs are accurate and meet established performance metrics.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate program documentation and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Communication: Facilitate communication among teams, ensuring all members are informed of updates and changes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of program management principles and practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, management, healthcare, or a related field required.
• Three (3) years of experience in program coordination, program administration or comparable roles, OR one (1) year of program management experience required.

License/Certification/Registration Required: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Patient Contact: None

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$81,070.00 - $94,070.00