Program Manager - The Academic Cancer Data Science Collaborative Ecosystem

Key Skills

Agile methodologies, Data science techniques, HTML, Planning and organization, Project management

Job Description

Coordinate and support communication and alignment across A-CADENCE leaders through the shaping of the strategic plan and providing consistent updates on the execution metrics

Assist in execution of the A-CADENCE strategic plan, including development of the organizational framework and defining the measurable goals with KPIs and timelines to deliver on A-CADENCE objectives

Track and report progress on KPIs to the anticipated timelines to A-CADENCE leaders and collaborative members and sponsors, as needed

Contact point; develop documents; organize projects; follow up on action items; develop and manage budget; coordinate with CTDO operations and budget on managing finances; prepares progress reports; slides for reporting

Coordinate with project PIs, data stewards and the IS teams to help address process and technology needs to ensure execution of projects within A-CADENCE

Coordinate strategic discussions and activities between the A-CADENCE, internal stakeholders and potential/existing industry collaborators.

Assist in presentation content and coordinate communications and interactions with stakeholders (e.g. orientation of objectives, progress updates):

Internal Stakeholders (e.g. CSO, Strategy, Development, IS, Innovation, CTDO, CDO)

Faculty

External partners - academic and industry

External advisors

Provide administrative support in coordination with the grants team, OSP and A-CADENCE leaders in the preparation of grant submissions, award set up and grant reports

Support the pipeline management of potential A-CADENCE technologies from external (industry or academic) collaborators or internal stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Required Education: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education: Master's Degree, PhD

Required Experience:

Five years related experience to include three years program management experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.

Preferred Experience:

Five years project/program management experience

Three years of experience in an academic and/or academic healthcare setting.

Experience using formal project management methodologies, techniques and tools.

Experience in external collaborations or partnership management.

Experience securing grants from State and Federal funding sources.

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