Program Manager - Head & Neck Surgery

The Surgery division at MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to advancing oncologic surgery in the nation and the world through safe, high-quality, multidisciplinary patient care, research and education. The division is made up of 10 specialized academic departments and includes surgeons, advanced practice providers, researchers and our administrative teams. We work closely with our partners across the institution, particularly those in Perioperative Services, and Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine as well as through our committees to make improvements to our operating room processes to provide even better care for our patients.

The ideal candidate will be highly-organized, comfortable with overseeing complex research studies, including collaborating across departments and with regulatory agencies. Will also have the ability to manage team dynamics, be open and personable, but also capable of managing data and protocols with a high degree of specificity.

Salary range:
Minimum $79,000.00 - Midpoint $99,000.00 - Maximum $

Work with department and designated faculty outside the Department to develop and write integrated research-supporting and regulatory documents for single and multi-investigator external and internal grant applications.

Facilitate in the development, preparation and coordination of comprehensive research, administrative and regulatory documents, such as but not limited to research protocols, annual progress reports for sponsors, scientific presentations, manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and review processes.

Provide pre- and post-award management of project-specific assigned grant(s), contract(s), and/or programmatic grant activities. Oversee post-award research administration activities in collaboration with the GPM, including initial planning, budget preparation and justification, budget review, regulatory and compliance monitoring, and grant closeout activities.

Serve as liaison between investigators, institutional officials, and granting agency officials.

Serve as liaison between laboratory and institutional administrative offices.

Assist with developing strategies for securing funding (federal, philanthropic, or otherwise), and support the application process for that funding.

Monitor progress of active research projects, develop and maintain comprehensive tracking systems for all active research projects and conduct regular progress assessments.

Independently perform project analyses, evaluate resources, outcomes, and obstacles to project completion, and provide scientific input and feedback and resources optimization recommendations to Principal Investigator and laboratory members on research projects.

Ensure strategic and tactical plans for research activities are developed and executed effectively and efficiently.

Orchestrate internal and external collaborations and partnership activities. Organize scientific activities such as but not limited to scientific advisory boards, planning committees, and program retreats, etc. as needed.

Participate in departmental and institutional related committees/meetings as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Develop and maintain laboratory-specific standard operating procedures for research protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Independently design and implement laboratory operations and workflow optimization recommendations.

Organize and lead laboratory meetings, seminars, and scientific presentations.

Budgetary/Financial

Track and monitor Principal Investigator's research funds and fund allocation across multiple grant projects/components and report appropriately, in collaboration with GPM and Finance Teams.

Conduct systematic budget reviews and recommend budget allocation modifications that align with research priorities and programmatic goals, in conjunction with designated Principal Investigator(s). Facilitate formal reviews and audits of departmental and external funded research projects.

Serve as point of contact for laboratory staff, including research associates, technicians, and…