Hiring Department
Bond Life Sciences Center
Job Description
The Program Manager will provide program management and administrative leadership for multidisciplinary research programs within the NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CIEID), with primary responsibility for coordinating a major NIH Program Project (P01) on influenza transmission and supporting the Center Director's broader portfolio of research funded by federal agencies, such as NIH, NSF, and USDA, as well as industry-sponsored and collaborative research programs.
Reporting to the Center Director, the incumbent will coordinate research activities across investigators, projects, cores, study teams, and administrative units; track milestones and deliverables; facilitate communication and meetings, monitor program timelines; and support timely completion of sponsor requirements. The position will work closely with scientific investigators, human and animal study coordinators, laboratory management, research staff, institutional offices, and external collaborators.
The Program Manager will provide the organizational framework needed to keep complex, multidisciplinary research programs aligned and progressing efficiently while allowing investigators and scientific staff to focus on scientific leadership and research execution. This is a research administration and program management position and does not require laboratory experimentation or independent scientific interpretation of research data.
Key responsibilities include:
• Manage day-to-day program operations for the NIH P01 and other major research programs by maintaining integrated project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and action items and identifying issues that may affect program progress.
• Coordinate activities across P01 projects and cores and other collaborative research programs, working with investigators, human and animal study coordinators, laboratory management, research staff, administrative offices, and external collaborators.
• Organize and facilitate program meetings, investigator meetings, and sponsor-related activities; prepare agendas and program materials; document decisions and action items; and follow up with responsible team members to support timely completion.
• Track sponsor requirements, reporting deadlines, research milestones, and other program deliverables and work with investigators and administrative partners to address delays, dependencies, or operational issues.
• Coordinate preparation of NIH progress reports, sponsor updates, program documentation, and other required deliverables by gathering information from investigators and project teams and supporting accurate and timely submission.
• Support the Center Director in managing the broader research portfolio by maintaining an overview of active and planned projects, major deadlines, collaborative activities, and program priorities.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among scientific teams, study coordinators, laboratory management, institutional research and administrative offices, and external partners to strengthen interdisciplinary research activities within CIEID.
Shift
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, business administration, public administration, project management, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA, PhD, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience in research program management, sponsored research, project management, clinical or translational research operations, or coordination of complex multidisciplinary programs is preferred.
Experience with NIH-funded research, including multi-project awards, is highly desirable.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, track deadlines and deliverables, and work effectively with investigators, research staff, administrators, and external collaborators.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $60,944 to $112,320
Grade: GGS 011
University Title: Research Consultant II
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Application Materials
Cover letter, Resume, References
Sponsorship Information
Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Other Information
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Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
