Program Manager

Endocrinology Research Program Leadership

The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes is a vibrant unit with over 50 full-time faculty engaged in research, education and clinical care. Research activities are focused on the study of diabetes and metabolism, aging, adipose tissue, bone and mineral metabolism, weight management, adrenal and thyroid disease. Members of the Division of Endocrinology are extensively involved and play leadership roles in our NIH-funded research centers: the New York Regional Diabetes Research Center and the Center for Diabetes Translation Research. The Division provides endocrinology inpatient and outpatient care at Montefiore Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center and affiliated hospitals and maintains an outstanding endocrinology clinical fellowship and postdoctoral program.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, and advancement of a multidisciplinary research program, establishing priorities, objectives, and long-term program development initiatives.
• Partner with the Director, research fellows, and program leadership to drive execution of research objectives, oversee project planning, enrollment strategies, workflow management, and the development of program standards and operational policies.
• Lead the preparation and development of scholarly and scientific deliverables, including research manuscripts, grant proposals, presentations, publications, and other materials supporting the program's research agenda.
• Direct and oversee research operations and program activities, ensuring compliance with research protocols, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and institutional policies.
• Serve as a key resource in research administration, facilitating grant submissions, philanthropic funding initiatives, reporting requirements, and sponsor relations.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with national and international academic, clinical, and research institutions to enhance program visibility, collaboration, and impact.
• Develop and implement innovative processes, procedures, and infrastructure that support research growth, operational excellence, and program sustainability.
• Lead program assessments, performance evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives, including coordination of external reviews, regulatory audits, and consultant engagements as needed.
• Oversee the development and strategic management of the program's digital presence, including website content, research dissemination, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Plan and direct conferences, symposia, strategic planning retreats, and other high-profile program events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and research priorities.
• Drive program growth and scalability through process optimization, resource planning, operational redesign, and the implementation of best practices to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and organizational capacity.
• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making authority in managing program priorities, resolving operational challenges, and recommending strategic initiatives to support the evolving needs of the research enterprise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master's degree in science-related field and 5+ years of related experience required. Extensive understanding of regulatory coordination of protocols oversight and IRB guidelines and process for managing robust clinical research program.

• Assumes responsibility to ensure issues/concerns will be addressed and monitors them through conclusion;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at learning new software programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; Strong analytical skills;
• Effective time and resource management
• Able to draw upon own experiential background to help with program design and development, including Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation
• Ability to develop effective relationships with faculty, students and staff
• Ability to manage a fluctuating workflow and delegate tasks as appropriate
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively with a large group of diverse individuals. Strong organizational abilities required
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and ability to make independent decisions and effectively communicate decisions and rationale to Principal Investigators;
• Demonstrated ability to balance workload for a number of Principal Investigators with multiple grants, protocols and clinical contracts

Maximum Salary Range USD $82,000.00/Yr.