Cancer Health Equity Research, Senior Program Coordinator

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Responsibilities Candidate would be leading and providing overall project oversight for a Department of Defense funded consortium grant that focuses on Prostate Cancer in Black Men. Oversee the Research Center or Program which serves as the research administrative base for a small to medium size research program(s) involving multicenter clinical trial/research groups with national/international participation. Provides leadership, management, and direction and is responsible for the operation of the program within the designated Research Center or Program.

Coordinates resources and work loads to achieve objectives and strategies. Works with Scientific and Administrative leadership in development of strategic plans, programmatic budgets, and process improvements. Manages partnerships with national/international consortium or program members.

Interacts and works collaboratively with federal and/or industry sponsors and agencies for items related to the Research Center or Program. Participates in grant renewal processes and progress reports. Initiates and maintains positive working relationships with internal (e.g.

IRB, Compliance Office, MCA, MCF, etc.) and external customers (e.g. FDA, NIH, OHRP, etc.). Manages projects and serves as a primary resource for issues and communications relating to the Research Center or Program. Performs duties independently and initiates judgment in handling a variety of programmatic issues.

May have supervisory responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelors degree in management, business administration, health care or science related field with a minimum of 2 years of research-related experience. Masters degree preferred.

Strong background in managing federally funded grants, knowledge in Health Disparities/Community-Based participatory Research, and research compliance, preferred. Broad-based management or project management experience is preferred in order to coordinate a wide range of activities. Working knowledge of clinical research, research programs, data management, and computer/related systems are required.

Strong leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills as well as demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines, i.e., physician, administrative, supervisory, and allied health staff, and external agencies is required. Must have the ability to independently manage a varied workload of projects and assignments with multiple priorities in a rapidly changing environment.