Program Manager- Chemical Biology and Therapeutics

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The Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Program Manager to develop and manage educational programs and events. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the department’s goal of bringing chemistry to medicine by building and maintaining internship opportunities, leading local outreach initiatives, and planning and executing large-scale educational events and conferences.

The successful candidate will have outstanding capabilities in critical and strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, writing, communication, and project management; and experience working in an academic environment and coordinating cross-functional teams. The Department of Chemical Biology and Therapeutics is in a growth phase and this position’s responsibilities include maintaining existing programs and developing new initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of internship and educational programs and events including defining objectives, approaches, goals, resource deployment, periodic reviews, contingency planning, and reporting and communication.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally and externally to achieve defined outcomes aligned with departmental strategies.

• Drive internal stakeholder management and communications, management of external vendors, and strong partnership with stakeholders inside and outside the institution.

• Track program and/or project success. Provide complex analysis of data to create reports for senior leadership.

• Provide oversight and management of program budgets through planning, control and tracking of expenditures.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field or education required.

• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Experience: 4+ years’ experience in program management and delivery.

• Experience designing and managing educational programs and events.

• Excellent writing and communication skills preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, and create lasting, productive partnerships preferred.

• Ability to synthesize information, including in written or graphical format preferred.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and overlapping deadlines preferred.

• Familiarity with academic educational environment preferred.

• 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 program management team.

• Some experience driving continuous program improvement projects.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Program Manager- Chemical Biology and Therapeutics.

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