Survivorship Research Program Lead

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Program Manager in the Division of Survivorship within the Department of Oncology in Memphis.

The role emphasizes independent research management, coordinating large multidisciplinary programs, and translating findings into survivor care improvements. Requires advanced degrees and strong leadership with a collaborative, mission-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• MD, MD/PhD, DO, or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years of program management and delivery experience.
• Experience designing and managing programs with focus on customer needs.
• Experience in program budget tracking, reporting and risk management.
• Proven experience engaging with senior leaders to facilitate decision making.
• Experience providing guidance and mentorship within a program management team.
• Experience driving continuous program improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage collaborative and independent research under the director.
• Support research activities including design review, procedures, database development and management, compliance.
• Assist with management of research operations and multiple concurrent studies/projects.
• Draft materials for engagement with study participants and related outcomes.
• Coordinate communication with co-investigators to promote efficient conduct.

Skills

Program management

Customer focus

Budget tracking

Risk management

Leadership engagement

Mentorship

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MD/PhD/MD/DO/PhD preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Program Manager in the Division of Survivorship within the Department of Oncology in Memphis.

The role emphasizes independent research management, coordinating large multidisciplinary programs, and translating findings into survivor care improvements. Requires advanced degrees and strong leadership with a collaborative, mission-driven approach.