Project Manager

Project Manager

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Project Manager within Administration and Planning at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. The Project Manager provides independent program/project management and interdisciplinary coordination for the Associate Director of Clinical Research, in support of the research program, including clinical trials, laboratory research, and biospecimen activities. The Project Manager translates research priorities into project plans, milestones, resource requirements, performance measures, and operating processes. This role also coordinates investigator-initiated studies, laboratory and translational research projects, grant-related activities, and biospecimen workflows with investigators, clinical research teams, laboratory staff, biorepository personnel, OHRS, and other institutional partners. In addition, this role monitors research progress, identifies operational barriers, and provides analyses and recommendations to Associate Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Independently leads the planning and implementation of the research program, including clinical trials, laboratory research, and biospecimen activities.
• Manages program priorities, timelines, resources, and deliverables in alignment with Cancer Institute requirements.
• Develops program charters, business requirements, implementation plans, milestones, resource plans, performance indicators, and accountability mechanisms for complex projects within the research program.
• Evaluates clinical trials and research portfolios using trial activation, accrual, biospecimen availability, laboratory project milestones, and other operational data. Identifies trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities and presents actionable recommendations to the Associate Director.
• Partners with investigators, physicians, laboratory staff, clinical research operations, OHRS, regulatory and administrative offices, and other stakeholders to advance research projects and resolve barriers. Collaborates with these teams while maintaining responsibility for her assigned research program.
• Develops and executes strategies to improve awareness of clinical trials, strengthen referral pathways, expand appropriate patient access, and support clinical trial enrollment in collaboration with clinical research teams.
• Establishes and maintains dashboards and reporting frameworks for clinical trials, laboratory projects, and biospecimen activities using CRMS and other approved data sources. Ensures data integrity and converts complex information into clear analyses, visualizations, briefings, and recommendations for program decisions.
• Coordinates research communications for the program, including study updates and contributions to the clinical research newsletter. Works with Associate Director and relevant teams to communicate research priorities, trial availability, and program progress.
• Provides programmatic support for Associate Director investigator-initiated clinical trials and laboratory and translational research concepts, including coordinating feasibility discussions; managing timelines and dependencies; and supporting letters of intent, grant submissions, requests for applications, study drug requests, slide decks, and literature reviews.
• Plans and coordinates meetings for the research program and facilitates participation in the Investigator Forum and other research meetings. Develops agendas, tracks decisions and action items, and supports collaboration among clinical, laboratory, and research teams.
• Leads operational improvement initiatives within the research program, including laboratory project coordination and biospecimen workflows. Coordinates collection, processing, storage, tracking, and transfer activities with the responsible clinical, laboratory, and biorepository teams in accordance with approved protocols and institutional requirements. Assesses workflows, manages change, and evaluates outcomes.

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 31S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 111050.000

Mid Range Salary - 140478.000

Maximum Salary - 169906.000

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in health administration, public health, research administration, biological sciences, business administration, or a relevant field required. A minimum of five (5) years of experience with increasing responsibility in scientific/healthcare office/laboratory setting, (or a Master's degree plus three (3) years). Two (2) years of supervisory/managerial experience required. Experience in oncology clinical research, an NCI-designated cancer center, ETCTN or CTEP trials, investigator-initiated trials, trial portfolio analysis, laboratory research coordination, biospecimen management, research communications, and senior-level stakeholder engagement.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to work effectively with faculty and staff in a collaborative research setting. Must be detail-oriented and possess superior organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous projects and people simultaneously. Must be resourceful in analyzing work-related challenges and seeking out effective and efficient solutions. Must be able to perform information acquisition tasks, using internet search engines, PubMed, and other databases. Must be adaptable, flexible, and willing/able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities with confidence and professionalism. Must routinely take initiative and be comfortable working independently and in teams. Must be able to learn quickly and efficiently process new information. Must be proficient at critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D. candidate preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST2006