Program Manager

Industry: Research

Company: Stanford University

The Stanford Prevention Research Center (SPRC) is a consortium of renowned experts who are world leaders in investigating ways to prevent disease and promote health. SPRC’s work is focused on identifying the most practical, science-based solutions for addressing some of society’s most pervasive and preventable health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic conditions, and on raising the standards of scientific investigation of health. SPRC investigators are collaborating on numerous long-term projects designed to translate research into effective ways to promote well-being at every stage of life.

Located within SPRC and led by Principal Investigator, (PI) Ann Hsing, PhD, the Hsing Lab focuses on cancer epidemiology and prevention, Asian American health, and well-being research. The Hsing Lab is seeking an exceptional self-motivated, well-organized, and team-oriented Program Manager to join the team. Under the direction of the PI, this role will support, conduct, coordinate, and manage large population-based epidemiologic studies. The successful candidate will provide guidance to a team of clinical research coordinators, research assistants, and student interns. The Program Manager will also oversee the effective recruitment and retention of study participants and provide recommendations on how to improve study protocols to the PI and other senior staff. The ideal applicant should possess strong technical, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills. Past experience in epidemiologic field studies is a plus. Proficiency (speaking, writing, and reading) in Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and/or Hebrew is also a plus.

If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills, and abilities and you love challenging and exciting work in a nurturing and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

This is a 100% FTE hybrid position. The program manager is expected to work 2-3 days on-site each week at the SPRC office at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto, CA.

Duties include:

• Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
• Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
• Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
• Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions, and respond to requests and questions.
• Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in engagement with Asian American communities and/or international communities.
• Experience with epidemiologic field investigations.
• Experience working with clinical laboratories on specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong knowledge of basic statistics with strong quantitative skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with online data collection methods (Qualtrics, REDCap).
• Experience with data management software (ACCESS, REDCap).
• Familiarity with statistical programming languages (R, SAS, Stata).
• Language proficiency in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, or Hebrew preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred. May require a valid California Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

WORKING STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

The expected pay range for this position is $84,856 to $97,021 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

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• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
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Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4923
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: H
• Requisition ID: 105097
• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible