Senior Research Operations Lead — Grants & Compliance

NCIRE; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NCIRE seeks an experienced research program coordinator to oversee health services research project support and manage grant, institutional, and financial activities for a study on RSV vaccination risks and outcomes. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating at the SFVAHCS site, and ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

The candidate will manage budgets, prepare financial reports, and liaise with UCSF, VA, and funding bodies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in life science, social science, public health, or epidemiology required.
• 1–3 years experience in research coordination/management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Budget writing and basic accounting skills for research funds.
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Endnote, Adobe, PubMed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise research group personnel and oversee daily operations.
• Coordinate and lead research efforts at the SFVAHCS site.
• Coordinate data abstraction from medical records.
• Recruit, hires and trains staff and contractors as needed.
• Manage budgets and prepare financial reports and projections.
• Serve as primary liaison with UCSF, NCIRE, VA, and funding institutions.
• Oversee CHR/IRB activities and annual progress reports.

Skills

Research coordination

Project management

Budget management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Basic accounting

Education

BA/BS or higher in life sciences/public health/epidemiology

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Endnote

Adobe

PubMed

Job description

NCIRE seeks an experienced research program coordinator to oversee health services research project support and manage grant, institutional, and financial activities for a study on RSV vaccination risks and outcomes. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating at the SFVAHCS site, and ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

The candidate will manage budgets, prepare financial reports, and liaise with UCSF, VA, and funding bodies.