Project Manager II

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states.

Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Manages the operation a project or study. Develops policies, procedures, research instruments, and methods for project/study implementation. Typically reports to the Program Administrator or Principal Investigator. Has responsibility for independently managing all aspects of study/project operation. Special skills and knowledge are applied in managing project/study operations, developing methods and materials, and in carrying-out complex research responsibilities. Independent judgment is used in interpreting and applying project/study protocol and in supervising staff.

The scope of responsibility for Project Manager II is greater than that of Project Manager I due to any one or combination of the following: management of a large, complex study; supervisory responsibility for a large staff; responsibility for a large overall operating budget; oversight of a large number of locations.

• Set project goals and timetables, ensuring that all research and administrative activities are completed.
• Coordinate the activities of research staff.
• Supervise staff including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and handling disciplinary action, terminations, and layoffs.
• Develop, interpret and administer project/study policies according to protocol, IRB, grant/contract and Center specifications.
• Develop research materials which may include questionnaires, data collection instruments, educational materials, and administrative forms. Review, edit and revise project/study materials.
• Carry-out complex research responsibilities in support of project/study, requiring advanced related education and/or experience.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in the design of project/study methods such as study subject selection and retention, data collection, and database management.
• Serve as project/study liaison, representing the project/study to other Center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations. Give presentations as necessary.
• Plan and attend committee meetings, monitor activities to ensure objectives have been met within designated time frame, and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Coordinate grant/contract application and renewal process, writing portions of grants/contracts as required.
• Assist in the analysis of study data.
• Coordinate the submission of study results, articles, and manuscripts for publication, writing portions of…