Program Manager – Division of Survivorship

Join our Team!

We seek a highly motivated Program Manager to join the Division of Survivorship within the Department of Oncology e Children’s Research Hospital.

The Program Manager for the Division of Survivorship focuses on one or more specific scientific endeavors of laboratory or clinical based research. Utilizes unique, advanced skills in clinical or population science-based methodology to achieve the highest research goals. Develops and/or implements research procedures and publishes research results. Initiates and conducts independent research without direct supervision. Assists with the planning and management of large, multidisciplinary research operations, projects, and/or programs.

This position reports to the Director of the Division of Survivorship. The Division of Survivorship provides a highly collaborative and interactive environment with opportunities for clinical, educational, cancer control, population science, and/or translational research. The After Completion of Therapy (ACT) Clinic and the Division of Cancer Survivorship have a long history of strong collaboration with the Department of Epidemiology including collaboration in the ongoing St.

Jude Lifetime Cohort Study and the Cancer Control and Survivorship Program with the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Our Mission and Impact The Division of Cancer Survivorship is committed to improving the lives of childhood and adolescent cancer survivors. We provide outstanding clinical care, facilitate care transitions, conduct impactful research, and disseminate knowledge. Through these efforts, our work helps:

Guide clinical trial design

Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers

Refine surveillance recommendations

Develop interventions that promote long-term health

Inform healthcare policy

To advance this mission, the Division conducts clinical research to better understand the late effects of cancer and its treatment while also providing follow-up and supportive care after active treatment ends. This combination of research and clinical care creates opportunities to translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements for survivors.

Who We’re Looking For We are seeking a candidate with an MD, MD/PhD, DO, or PhD and a strong interest or background in cancer survivorship research, along with a commitment to improving outcomes for survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer.

Areas of research interest may include:

Fertility preservation

Health behaviors

Care delivery

Health outcomes

Decision analysis

Risk factor analytics

Surveillance methodology

The ideal candidate will combine scientific expertise, independent research capabilities, and program leadership with a passion for translating research into better lifelong outcomes for cancer survivors.

This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a positive workplace where all employees, regardless of their role, share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. St. Jude is consistently ranked on Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” and listed on Glassdoor 100 Best Places to Work for the last 6 years for companies with 1,000 or more employees.

This position is based in Memphis. Memphis is a welcoming, family-friendly metropolitan area renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant communities, and world-class music. The region also offers a competitive cost of living, providing residents access to a high quality of life.

Job Responsibilities:

Conduct collaborative and independent research under the supervision of the director, including design, implementation, and publication.

Support research activities (e.g., experimental design review; identification of appropriate research…