Stuart and Molly Sloan Precision Oncology Institute Project Manager II

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Reporting to the Stuart and Molly Sloan Precision Oncology Institute Scientific Program Manager, the Project Manager II (PM) will be responsible for the planning and design, development, and execution of key projects as part of the Sloan Precision Oncology Institute at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Projects will have a specific focus on strategies for targeting individualized features of patients and environments to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with cancer. Key areas of interest include implementing infrastructure for streamlining clinical documentation, providing resource and support for advancing molecular profiling strategies, and improving access to high-quality biospecimens for cancer related research.  The PM will also develop and manage internal and external stakeholder collaborations across departments and project workgroups to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate (PM) will be responsible for planning, and leading clinical and research projects to develop optimized/precision approaches for preventing and treating human cancers. The PM has responsibility for independently managing all aspects of project operation. Special skills and knowledge will be applied in managing project operations, developing methods and materials, and in carrying-out complex research project responsibilities. Independent judgment will be used in interpreting and applying project protocol and in supervising staff.This position requires the management of large, complex projects,  flexibility in a rapidly changing environment, attention to detail and strong communication skills. 

Essential Duties

• Oversee the intake and implementation of complex projects at the interface of basic research and clinical implementation. Identify critical path activities and coordinate with responsible parties to ensure deliverables are achieved. 30%
• Set project goals and timetables, ensuring that all research and administrative activities are completed. 20%
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to determine prioritization of competing activities and build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, project sponsors, leadership, research administration, administrative departments and peers. 20%
• Serve as project liaison, representing the project/study to other Center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations. Give presentations as necessary. 10%
• Plan and attend committee meetings, monitor activities to ensure objectives have been met within designated time frame, and coordinate follow-up activities. 10%
• Develop, interpret and administer project/study policies according to protocol, IRB, grant/contract and Center specifications. 10%
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, biology, immunology or equivalent. Or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years post-master's or seven years post-bachelors related project/study management experience in a research setting.
• Experience in managin