Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program Manager

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $

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The Program Manager for the Vascular Biology & Therapeutics (VBT) Program co-leads the operations of a large, interdisciplinary research program in partnership with the VBT Director. The role provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and strategic leadership supporting 17 faculty across 12 home departments, more than 100 researchers, and multiple scientific cores. This position coordinates faculty recruitment activities, manages program-wide initiatives, oversees major events such as the annual retreat and seminar series, and leads complex multi-team projects involving equipment purchases, shared resource optimization, and cross-department coordination.

The Program Manager directs operational systems spanning Yale School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Comparative Medicine (YARC), Stem Cell programs, and multiple research facilities. Responsibilities include managing GA, Gift, and Sponsored accounts; preparing ISP annual rate calculations; overseeing shared service billing and cost allocations; and collaborating with YSM Development on philanthropic opportunities. The role manages quarterly space reporting, ensures compliance for autoclave and tissue culture operations, and maintains standards for shared scientific equipment and room reservations.

The position supervises a diverse administrative and operational team, including three C&T staff, the Tissue Culture Core technician, and the Shared Equipment Manager. The Program Manager resolves interpersonal and workflow issues, supports hybrid staffing structures, and provides onboarding and training for all new IBO administrative staff.

The role oversees essential scientific infrastructure including autoclaves, tissue culture resources, liquid nitrogen and CO₂ systems, and more than 45 shared equipment calendars. The Program Manager leads repair coordination, preventive maintenance, and specialized projects such as resolving major water consumption issues with Facilities. Additional responsibilities include managing program communications, developing website content, coordinating publications and external speaker logistics, and producing recruitment and event materials.

The Program Manager independently troubleshoots and resolves complex operational, technical, and cross-department challenges involving faculty, facilities, equipment, compliance, and research workflows. By providing high-level administrative oversight and strategic program leadership, this role ensures the VBT Program runs efficiently, supports its scientific mission, and maintains operational excellence across a broad and evolving research ecosystem.

• Demonstrated experience in program and financial management with minimal guidance.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.

• Proven experience supporting an academic research environment, scientific program, or interdisciplinary center.
• Knowledge of Yale systems (Workday, Sci Quest, space reporting tools) and sponsored research processes.

• 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.
• Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.
• Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and…