Research Program Manager

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center's mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.

This position will provide program support for Dr. Lynne Wagner. This includes helping to direct and manage Dr. Wagner’s research portfolio including extramurally-funded research projects, and the research program she co-leads through the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group.

Responsibilities include working collaboratively with Dr. Wagner on grant proposals and on funded projects, including creating deliverables, timelines, monitoring team communication, and managing and tracking progress to ensure goals and deadlines are met. Participation in research proposal budget development and post-award financial tracking and budget management is a responsibility for this position. Responsibilities will also include supervising the work of research team staff to ensure key performance metrics are met and project timelines and deliverables are completed.