Translational Research Project Manager – Hybrid (Boston)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Translational Research Project Manager I to oversee the day-to-day coordination of GI Oncology translational and biobanking projects, bridging clinical and laboratory research.

The role supports grant applications, regulatory compliance, and patient identification, with hybrid work 2–3 days onsite weekly. The candidate will work with investigators and may supervise coordinators indirectly, handling multiple projects across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, public health or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical research or project management, translational research preferred.
• Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining project documentation.
• Academic setting with clinical research focus preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory affairs and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily translational and biobanking research projects.
• Support grant applications and progress reports.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and ethical handling of patient data.
• Identify patients for research participation and assist with study initiation.
• Indirectly supervise research coordinators and manage project portfolios.

Skills

Translational research

Biobanking

Regulatory affairs

Research ethics

Grant applications

Data management

Project management software

Report drafting

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Translational Research Project Manager I to oversee the day-to-day coordination of GI Oncology translational and biobanking projects, bridging clinical and laboratory research.

The role supports grant applications, regulatory compliance, and patient identification, with hybrid work 2–3 days onsite weekly. The candidate will work with investigators and may supervise coordinators indirectly, handling multiple projects across teams.