THN Program Manager

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem‑solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Program Manager oversees the management and operations of the Thoracic, Head, and Neck (THN) Research Program in the University of Washington’s Division of Hematology and Oncology. This role oversees the implementation of collaborative research projects involving faculty from both the University of Washington (UW) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (FH) and assists faculty leadership by advancing initiatives in support of the THN strategic plan.

The Program Manager supervises and partners closely with teams responsible for fiscal management, regulatory affairs, trial start‑up, and research coordination. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Program Manager ensures integrated, compliant, and efficient end‑to‑end clinical trial operations. In alignment with institutional standards, this position will lead the development, documentation, and refinement of research procedures to promote consistency, streamline operations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This position ensures that all research activities, grants, and contracts adhere to applicable regulatory requirements, while fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The role also includes direct supervision of a diverse team of research and administrative staff, working in concert with faculty and program leadership to support the broader mission of the THN Research Program.

The THN Research Program includes 11 faculty members located at the UW Medical Center, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Over the past 15 years, members of the Program have led practice‑changing clinical trials. In addition, members of the Program have made substantial contributions to many other areas of cancer treatment, including the use of targeted therapies, cellular therapy for cancer, and antibody‑based treatments.

Functional area

s for this position include: clinical trial research management and research project management including assisting in obtaining grants that support research focus areas, providing fiscal oversight for a budget of up to $9,000,000, developing and negotiating clinical trial budgets with industry sponsors, assisting with the functional and academic aspects of investigator‑initiated research, assisting faculty with data analysis, and supervising the THN Research Program staff.

• In collaboration with the THN faculty, develop and implement clinical trial initiatives in support of the Program strategic plan.
• Rapidly respond to key funding opportunities that match specific project proposals or that will further programmatic goals.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations, including assignments, coordination and review of research support services and work products, coordinate and attend staff and THN program meetings. Set expectations, demonstrate and teach strong teamwork and customer service skill sets. Oversee regulatory, records, and space management issues for the THN Program. Assist in the negotiation of clinical trial budgets and agreements.
• Assist in the development and oversee implementation of complex inter‑institutional research protocols, both investigator‑ and industry‑initiated, that involve faculty from UW and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
• Understand and advise THN faculty on research development, regulatory, compliance issues.
• Serve as an expert divisional resource to inter‑institutional faculty and staff regarding federal and institutional (UW and FHCC) compliance requirements as they relate to clinical trials. Act as a divisional resource…