Senior Program Manager, Translational Cancer Research

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive translational research initiatives. You will partner with investigators and staff to develop programs, manage grants, and ensure regulatory compliance across clinical and translational studies.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Translational Research and focuses on coordinating complex projects, improving systems, and guiding researchers through institutional requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and 36 months of program administration or related experience.
• Equivalency: 72 months of related experience allowed in lieu of Master's degree.
• Background check required; valid driver's license may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development and improvements for clinical/translational research.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary projects across investigators and staff.
• Prepare and manage grant-related documents and reports.
• Develop workflows to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Support PRMC and IRB processes and timelines.
• Monitor milestones and regulatory requirements for success.
• Advise investigators on research requirements and center resources.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to grow programs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline research support services.
• Contribute to strategic translational research initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Grant administration

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

PhD in Biological Sciences / Oncology / Computational Science

Tools

Grant management software

IRB/PRMC familiarity

Job description

Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Program Manager to drive translational research initiatives. You will partner with investigators and staff to develop programs, manage grants, and ensure regulatory compliance across clinical and translational studies.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Translational Research and focuses on coordinating complex projects, improving systems, and guiding researchers through institutional requirements.