Cell and Gene Therapy Discovery Stage Associate Project Manager Associate

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Cell and Gene Therapy Discovery Stage Associate Project Manager Associate As part of the Stanford University Center for Definitive and Curative Medicine (CDCM), the Discovery Stage Associate Project Manager provides comprehensive project support and management resources to Stanford Investigators specializing in stem cell and gene therapies . The CDCM seeks a full-time Associate Project Manager to provide planning, monitoring, and managing of investigator-initiated translational research projects in the early stages of development; ensuring on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs. They will oversee the development process, produce progress reports, coordinate activities, and ensure that timelines and deliverables on projects are being met. This involves the management of multiple projects and oversight of all functional areas involved in delivery of various aspects of clinical programs/studies . This roll will partner with more senior project managers/leads in managing the early-stage development of cell and gene therapy trials across CDCM platforms.

Duties include:

Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program. Act as key contact .

Leading the liaison between clinical and research staff and working closely to both sides to expedite project advancements.

Review and analyze trends to advise and develop recommendations to achieve or modify the goals of the program or function.

Represent the program or function within the department, unit or school. May also represent the program or function to external constituencies .

Manage the implementation of new pre-clinical projects.

Manage and contribute to the development of outreach strategy that may include relationship development, communications and compliance.

May develop and/or oversee budgets; manage finances including monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include communications, events, training, and/or conferences.

May participate in development of budgets or oversee budgets and monitor and approve expenditures.

- Other duties may also be assigned

~ All members of the Department of Pediatrics are engaged in continuous learning and improvement to foster a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice are central to all aspects of our work. The Department collectively and publicly commits to continuously promoting anti-racism and equity through its policies, programs, and practices at all levels. ~

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education or experience in the field of immunology, stem cell biology or other biological sciences preferred.

Ability to produce Gantt Charts and other project management tools

General understanding of the research process including but not limited to; the development of protocol, implementation of a successful research project, and management project plans and coordinating teamwork assignments

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Demonstrated ability to prioritize own work and multi-task.

Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.

Relevant subject matter knowledge.

Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.

Occasionally use a telephone.

Rarely lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Occasional evening and weekend hours.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is $69,100.00-$120,000.00

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