Overview
Works collaboratively with the Research Manager to support division- or program-wide research operations by improving workflows, technical research systems, and research processes. Manages programmatic activities for multiple complex, internally and externally funded research projects, including activities associated with additional and ongoing funding. Ensures compliance with research protocols and regulatory guidelines, identifies potential risks, and develops workflow strategies to support successful and efficient project execution. Develops and monitors research portfolio metrics to evaluate and measure the performance of the division or program’s research portfolio and provides quarterly progress and metric reports to divisional research leaders.

Collaborates with business offices to facilitate contract negotiations and execution, ensure accurate accrual tracking, and provide information needed for timely financial reconciliation, management, and reporting. May support pre-award and post-award activities related to sponsored research grant proposals and projects. Partners with program leaders to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including collaborators, funders, subcontractors, consultants, and Yale School of Medicine’s administrative teams. Assists with onboarding and training study team members responsible for day-to-day research activities, and leads or participates in division, program, and sponsor study meetings and teleconferences. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.
2. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Provides high-quality customer service.
3. Excellent knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.
4. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand financial data, recognize quantitative and qualitative research methods. Remains agile and adaptable plus assists in implementation of various technological systems.
5. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve, and mentor other team members. Ability to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.

Principal Responsibilities

1.  Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2.  Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3.  Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4.  Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program’s operating budget. 5.  Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6.  Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 7.  Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8.  Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

09/10/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Remote

Background Check Requirements