Global Health Research Program Manager (Hybrid) – Medical Oncology Full-time NEW

Senior Operational And Research Development Lead

This role serves as a senior operational and research development lead within the Global Oncology Initiative (GOI), working closely with and reporting to the Director to oversee grant strategy, financial management, cross-departmental research development, and coordination of major domestic and international programs. The position plays a central leadership role in sustaining and expanding GOI's NIH-funded portfolio, strengthening institutional collaborations, and leading implementation of the Initiative's strategic plan.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with faculty, grants management team and scientific editors to ensure appropriate support of preliminary analyses and proposal development for timely submission of competitive funding opportunities, especially training and large project grants.
• Grants Strategy and Management
• Lead coordination of large NIH-funded grants, including ASCEND, ALTOR, LISN, and HIGH-IRI (cancer cohort).
• Provide oversight of training grants, ensuring compliance, milestone tracking, reporting, and budget management.
• Manage the grants pipeline, proposal development processes, and submission timelines.
• Interface with grants management teams to ensure accurate financial tracking and sponsor compliance.
• Cultivate relationships with new funding agencies to expand and diversify GOI's research portfolio.
• Financial and Operational Oversight
• Oversee financial management across GOI projects, including budget monitoring and coordination with finance staff.
• Supervise the Program Coordinator responsible for scheduling, reimbursements, and administrative processes.
• Program Leadership and Coordination
• Serve as a central coordinating lead for multi-country initiatives.
• Promote and facilitate cross-departmental research collaborations across the university.
• Manage internal and external collaborations across WashU, KEMRI, and partner institutions.
• Lead implementation of GOI's strategic plan and programmatic priorities.
• Track portfolio metrics, including grants, manuscripts, and other indicators of research success.
• Coordinate dissemination activities, including reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations.
• Partnership and Portfolio Growth
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities aligned with GOI priorities.
• Work with development and institutional partners to communicate program impact and expansion opportunities.
• Interface with relevant university offices to support advancement of intellectual property and innovation initiatives.
• Core Competencies
• Demonstrated experience managing NIH-funded grants, including training mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of federal grants management and compliance.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-institutional programs.
• Strong financial oversight and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ensure operational systems support timely execution of multi-site activities.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to strengthen research infrastructure and operational efficiency.
• Track grants, manuscripts, invited talks, etc., as metrics of research success.
• Oversee the coordination of shared departmental research resources, including tissue biobanks, data analysis support and cores.
• Promote departmental research and its research infrastructure at meetings and workshops to facilitate faculty recruitment and collaborations.
• Interface with the Office of Technology Management to protect and promote intellectual property developed in the department.
• Lead research operations-based investigations to improve the processes supporting the research divisions in the department.
• Work with the Development Office to communicate research projects for potential investments.
• Connect research staff to development opportunities, including relevant workshops and conferences.
• Work with faculty to recipients of training grants to ensure resources are available to measure success and meet milestones.
• Help the VCR develop relationships with new funding agencies to expand the department's research portfolio.

Working Conditions:

• Job Location/Working Conditions
• Normal office environment
• Physical Effort
• Typically sitting at a desk or a table
• Equipment
• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in basic or clinical science

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. – Doctor of Philosophy – Science
• Communication, Effective Written Communication, Federal Grants, Federal Grants Management, Financial Oversight, Grant Compliance, Grants Management, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, NIH Grants, Oral Communications, Organizing, Program Management, Verbal Communications, Written Communication

Salary Range

$75,200.00 – $128,800.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.