Scientific Project and Program Manager

Department
 

BSD CCC - Administration

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 190 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management and community outreach.

UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.

Job Summary
 

This position will support a team of investigators focused on a drug discovery and development program for cancer, as well as support the Director of UCCCC (University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center) in other research related activities. Additionally, it manages academic, research, clinical or administrative programs of the University.

This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, and attends all recurring team meetings and facilitates all communications amongst the target discovery teams.
• Acts as a liaison between the research team and any required core facilities to execute all tasks assigned.
• Ensures the timely execution of all deliverables needed to achieve specific milestones and organizational goals. 
• Curates and regularly updates a shared dashboard summarizing project completion status for leadership.
• Expertly maintains all documentation, utilizing industry project management tools.
• Supports principal investigators with planning, scheduling, and other duties within the scope of the position.
• Leverages experience to provide expert assistance to project leaders reporting to sponsoring agencies as required.
• Assists with allocating resources, tracking progress and costs, and managing the budget, with the focus of keeping the project on track with no delays.
• Keeps stakeholders informed and engaged while independently resolving arising issues or concerns. 
• Creates requested project performance plans and tracks specific and communicated metrics while executing assigned projects. 
• Provides direct support to the UCCCC Director in other research-related activities, in addition to all assigned projects.
• Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries.
• Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• PhD in related field preferred in molecular biology, cancer biology or immunology.

Experience:

• A minimum five years of experience in a related field.
• Background in immunology, molecular biology, or cancer biology.
• Past experience working with researcher, clinicians, community and senior leaders.
• Experience working in an academic setting.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of main project management software.
• Familiarity with Intellectual Property and regul