Payroll Title:
PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 RP Department:
CANCER CENTER Hiring Pay Scale
$92,400 - $140,000 / Year Worksite:
Moores Cancer Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
RP Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#141277 Program Manager - Cancer CenterFiling Deadline: Thu 9/17/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONThe Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 58 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 14 departments (12 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 3 professional schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University, and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology. These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunitiesfor cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.
MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries, and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden throughaccelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.
The MCC Program Manager is a key member of the Chief Operating Officer's team providing complex analytical support and guidance for events, programs, and broad MCC initiatives. This position will oversee the day-to-day functioning of many of MCC's larger events and logistics like Research Program Leadership, Institutional Leadership Meetings, annual Legends of Science and Surfing, as well as coordination for many invited speakers and guests. MCC's operations include annual External Advisory Board meetings and broad partnering events like the Masterclass in Entrepreneurship.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training.
- Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
- Advanced project management skills.
- Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.
- Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
- Advanced analytical / problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Seven or more years of relevant experience.
- Thorough knowledge of NCI Designated Cancer Center policies, procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in an executive office setting.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Employment is subject to a criminal background check
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
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Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available
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