Research Program Coordinator - Global Pediatric Medicine

All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission by training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.

• Support administration/coordination of one or more research programs or projects related to own scientific area of specialization.
• Provide inputs to research program plans based on understanding of scientific area and overall research methodology.
• Identify and communicate research resource requirements and risks based on specific scientific context.
• Define program or project requirements, identify interdependencies with internal or external departments or service providers, and coordinate to receive their inputs.
• Develop and deliver communications regarding the research program or project; develop project plans and/or programmatic processes.
• Develop and track metrics, support data analysis & interpretation, and develop program-related reports.
• Make recommendations for program or process improvements by providing inputs for systemic changes to program or project management processes for better planning, scope management, and risk prevention.
• Support the design and implementation of policies, processes, and procedures.
• Assist with processing Material Transfer Agreements, Institutional Review Board Protocols, and other Contracts.
• Engage with program management teams internally and vendors externally for coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Substantial breadth of expertise across multiple scientific/research disciplines/areas.
• Deep knowledge of one specific sub-functional area within the research portfolio.
• Shows awareness of current market and industry trends.
• Has experience working with international healthcare sites, including scheduling meetings across multiple time zones and being sensitive to various cultural norms.
• Deploys considerable initiative and judgment deriving creative solutions to complex problems.
• Interacts effectively with other administrative groups within Global Pediatric Medicine and elsewhere in St. Jude to achieve objectives.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

• Minimum 4+ years in program management and delivery required.
• Significant experience working with project planning tools.
• Prior experience and expertise in scientific discipline (e.g., assay development, translational research) including application of research methodologies and protocols, as well as overall research lifecycle.
• Experience supporting/coordinating research programs preferred.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78,000 - $139,360 per year for the role of Research Program Coordinator - Global Pediatric Medicine.

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St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.