Program Manager – Precision Immunology

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** Job Description Summary
*** Leads coordination and implementation of PI@BCCH trainee education, mentorship, and community-building initiatives, informed by ongoing assessment of trainee needs.
* Supports trainee committees, seminar series, journal clubs, workshops, and visiting speaker programs, and facilitates collaboration with internal and external trainee groups.
* Coordinates administration of trainee awards, travel grants, and training opportunities associated with the program.
* Develops and maintains centralized communication tools for trainees, including calendars, mailing lists, and program updates.
* Facilitates effective communication among investigators, trainees, institutional partners, and external collaborators.
* Supports knowledge translation activities, including symposia, workshops, reports, and stakeholder engagement.
* Liaises with BCCHR communications, facilities, IT, and research support units as required to support program objectives.
* Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
* Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* PhD in Immunology, Biomedical Science, Genetics, or a related discipline, with demonstrated understanding of immunology or translational biomedical research.
* Minimum of five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in research coordination, program management, or scientific administration within an academic or clinical research environment.
* Post-Doctoral Fellowship experience in the area of Immunology would be an asset.
* Experience supporting multi-investigator, interdisciplinary research programs and coordinating activities across diverse stakeholder groups.
* Demonstrated experience with grant development, including identification of funding opportunities and preparation of research proposals and reports.
* Experience working with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or clinical trainees, including coordination of training or professional development activities.
* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports and communicate effectively with scientific, clinical, and administrative audiences.
* High level of initiative, judgment, and ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
* Familiarity with clinical research processes, ethics, and translational research environments is an asset.
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