Project Manager, General Surgery (Remote Opportunity)

Plan and administer both academic and research programs and services. Interpret principles and concepts generated by faculty, develop ideas and options for faculty review and decision, and then develop and implement instruction and research programs reflecting faculty interest. Special subject matter expertise in academic and/or research area is required for these jobs. Program management jobs without a research specialty may be better classified in Administrative Services Administrator series.

This position can operate within a remote work environment. The role may require occasional travel to clinical sites or partner facilities. The standard work week is 40 hours, with flexibility required during critical project phases.

The Division of General Surgery is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Project Manager to support initiatives within the Canary Center, Division of General Surgery, and Cancer Clinical Trials Office at Stanford University School of Medicine. Under faculty and research leadership, this role will develop, implement, and coordinate strategic programs focused on precancer research, clinical initiatives, and operational excellence.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional projects from inception through completion, coordinate clinical, research, and administrative stakeholders, and ensure the timely and successful delivery of program goals.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in cancer research or a cancer-related field. A Doctoral degree is preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of project management and regulatory experience in national and international oncology clinical trials.

Experience working with multidisciplinary research teams, patient engagement teams and multi-stakeholder panels; facilitating large-scale, multi-site grant submissions; and developing/maintaining national and international collaborations.

Regulatory Knowledge:

Familiarity with HIPAA, other healthcare regulations governing data security and patient care, and external regulatory processes.

Proven expertise in undertaking complex regulatory tasks:

Submitting IRB applications/amendments.

Compiling multi-site national/international Data Use Agreements (DUA) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTA).

Clinical trial reporting (clinicaltrials.gov).

Analytical and Problem-Solving:

Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills with the ability to synthesize and interpret research findings, manage budgets, and solve complex operational challenges.

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex clinical trial organizations, including cooperative group infrastructure, NIH organization, and structure of other trial sponsors and funders.

Communication:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate clinical needs into actionable project plans and integrate within an interdisciplinary research team.

Strong presentation skills including dissemination of knowledge products at national and international meetings.

Tools Proficiency:

Experience with relevant medical research databases and software.

Responsibilities

• Core Duties: Develop and manage research programs by conducting research activities, including outreach to varied stakeholders within the program, assigning resources and making program improvement recommendations that impact policies and programs.
• Identify, recommend and implement opportunities for new research.
• Source, collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
• Teach and/or assist in the teaching and administration of courses. Develop curriculum. Develop curriculum-rating survey, detailed feedback on courses and make recommendations for preliminary overview and changes.
• Write and/or edit complex content for proposals, research grants, peer-reviewed publications, and other program activities.
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program/entity planning and related funding and financial sustainability.
• May advise students and/or coach/mentor clients.
• Develop or contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships, and fundraising/funding.
• Coach and mentor program staff.
• Minimum Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience. Advanced degree may be required for some programs. For jobs with financial responsibilities, experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.
• Certificates and Licenses Required: For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.