Program Manager ECLIPSE

The primary purpose of the Program Manager position is to apply technical expertise and scientific background and to manage and oversee the research activities of philanthropic and industry sponsored awards for ECLIPSE. Responsibilities include management of the program, coordination of large-scale research studies, management of scientific and clinical related activities, implementation of necessary workflows to ensure milestones are achieved in a timely manner, and general administrative support.

In collaboration with the ECLIPSE Directors, Faculty, and scientists, the position will develop, prepare, track, and submit mandated progress reports, coordinate compliance issues, and handle research operations. The position will also assist in the development of scientific planning for the platform. The position will maintain professional and cooperative relationships with business partners, administrators, research scientists/investigators, platform members, Core Laboratory Directors, and other executive level healthcare and academic professionals to ensure efficient communication, follow-through, and coordination such that scientific short/long range goals are met.

The position will act as a designate of the Directors at both departmental and institutional levels.

The ideal candidate has experience in strategic program leadership, research coordination, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a science background preferred.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Support Alliance partnerships as Program Manager or Alliance Manager, particularly by ensuring necessary workflows are implemented to maintain timelines, taking meeting minutes, working with colleagues in Legal/business development/compliance, managing invoicing budgeting, creating meeting slides, and scheduling and attending meetings regularly with key stakeholders to the project.
• Provide administrative oversight and assistance in the development and evaluation of large, programmatic grants (e.g., P01, U54, SPORE, T32 and CCSG grants); participate in related strategic planning committees and program retreats, as needed.
• Ensure that strategic and tactical plans for the ECLIPSE activities are developed and executed effectively and efficiently.
• Develop and implement the business development strategies, including corporate partnerships, philanthropic, licensing, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Ensure that research activities are aligned with strategic priorities.
• Direct the ongoing development and presentation of the ECLIPSE strategic, operating, and staffing plans, both long‑ and short-term, as needed to assure achievement of defined outcomes and targets.
• Serve as liaison between investigators, institutional officials, Alliances, and granting agency officials.
• Implement, review, and report on business development plans, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed.
• Develop and lead the business development activities in identifying, managing and implementing new collaborative opportunities with potential partners (e.g. pharmaceutical companies).
• Actively engage, cultivate, and manage corporate relationships to ensure efficient execution and achievement of milestones.
• Develop and maintain collaboration with outside stakeholders and with all staff, partners and regulatory or other official bodies (e.g. FDA).

• Collaborate with staff, physicians, and faculty both internally and externally, drive industry collaborations.
• Coordinate human resources planning and activities for personnel to include personnel budget activities, determining selection standards and…