Senior Program Manager

The Senior Program Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate complex multi-investigator projects, lead pre-and post-award scientific and administrative activities, and ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations. The position will be under the supervision of Principal Research Scientist, Dr. Danielle Braun, in Biostatistics.

What You Will Do

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Program & Project Management, Regulatory Compliance & Research Integrity, Grants & Contracts Support (Administrative), Operations, Data Governance & Compliance, Personnel & Training Support, Communication, Dissemination & Outreach.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Senior Program Manager will also perform other duties as necessary. The position requires excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS in Biostatistics/Epidemiology, MPA, MBA, or related field) is strongly preferred
• 3–5+ years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, program management, or related role in an academic or public health research environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting NIH-funded projects, including familiarity with common mechanisms and electronic systems (e.g., eRA Commons, ASSIST, NIH Other Support)
• Understanding of pre- and post-award processes and requirements (scientific and administrative), with the ability to coordinate effectively with dedicated financial/Grants Management staff
• Experience working with quantitative or data-intensive research (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental or population health)
• Familiarity with statistical software environments and workflows (e.g., R, Python, reproducible research tools) sufficient to understand project needs and communicate effectively with technical teams
• Experience in a biostatistics, epidemiology, or public health department, especially with projects involving causal inference, environmental exposures, and health outcomes
• Experience coordinating multi-site grants related to environment and public health
• Experience working closely with Grants Managers or research finance professionals in a large research institution
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex scientific and methodological information for diverse audiences
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, particularly with confidential data and personnel information
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams, exercising sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills, especially in building effective working relationships with Grants Managers, departmental staff, and central offices
• Commitment to advancing public health, scientific rigor, and equity, and to fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks