Senior Program Coordinator - Research

Oversee the Research Center or Program which serves as the research administrative base for a small to medium size research program(s) potentiallyinvolving multicenter clinical trial / research groups with national / international participation. Provides leadership, management, and direction and is responsible for the operation of the program within the designated Research Center or Program. Works with leadership to coordinate resources and workloads to achieve objectives and strategies. Works with Scientific and Administrative leadership in development of strategic plans, programmatic budgets, and process improvements. Manages partnerships with national / international consortium or program members. Interacts and works collaboratively with federal and / or industry sponsors and agencies for items related to the Research Center or Program. Participates in grant renewal processes and progress reports. Initiates and maintains positive working relationships with internal (e.g. IRB, Compliance Office, all shields, etc.) and external customers (e.g. FDA, NIH, OHRP, etc.). Manages projects and serves as a primary resource for issues and communications relating to the Research Center or Program. Perform’s duties independently and initiates judgment in handling a variety of programmatic issues. May have supervisory responsibilities. Additional job specific duties as assigned by reporting work unit leadership.

Additional Information :

The Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) will support the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic Arizona, serving as a key operational lead for a broad and growing research portfolio. This portfolio includes multi‑center clinical trials, investigator‑initiated studies, industry‑sponsored trials, and federal and foundation‑funded research projects.

In this role, the SPC works closely with the Associate Chair for Research, clinical research coordination teams, and shared research support services — including regulatory affairs, finance, grants administration, legal contracting, and other specialized groups — to ensure efficient study start‑up, compliant study conduct, strong enrollment performance, and responsible financial oversight.

Core responsibilities include supporting study feasibility assessments, coordinating protocol and regulatory submissions, maintaining portfolio dashboards and risk tracking, aligning staffing needs with supervisory teams, and providing guidance and onboarding support for learners and research temporary professionals.