Research Program Manager I

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

Job Summary

Responsible for managing all aspects of a program and corresponding projects. Implements initiatives that support alignment with organizational goals and strategic planning. Leads the communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Develops the program schedule, budget, and various program and project plan details. Analyzes data, prepares reports, and provides regular updates to program leadership. Identifies and escalates issues and risks and recommends solutions. Leads and provides guidance and support to other administrative team members.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Leads program and project teams and coordinates and delegates cross-project initiatives.
-Conducts research, manages and analyzes data in systems, and develops reports and presentations to support programs.
-Identify potential risks, issues, and challenges associated with programs and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
-Monitor program progress and proactively address deviations from plans, timelines, or budgets.
-Manages the program budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.

 

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Program Management Experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and delegate tasks, manage timelines, and drive results.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with medical professionals, faculty, and staff at all levels.

 

The Program Manager supports the mission of the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute by providing operational leadership and program management for either the Neuro-Oncology or Gastrointestinal Program. This role partners closely with faculty leadership to coordinate complex research, clinical, and strategic initiatives that advance the assigned program’s goals while fostering collaboration across the Cancer Institute and Mass General Brigham.

Embedded within the assigned program and supported by the MGB Cancer Institute’s centralized Program Management Office, the Program Manager is part of a collaborative team of program management professionals who leverage shared expertise, standardized tools and processes, operational resources, and cross-coverage to support Cancer Institute programs. This team-based model provides consistency, continuity, and scalable operational support while enabling each Program Manager to serve as a dedicated partner to their assigned program.

The Program Manager manages medium- to large-scale projects across the full project lifecycle—from planning and implementation through monitoring, evaluation, and reporting—and serves as the primary operational point of coordination for the assigned program. Working closely with faculty, research administration, grants management, finance, clinical research teams, and institutional partners, the Program Manager ensures initiatives remain on track, removes operational barriers, and provides the structure and follow-through needed to execute program priorities. The role requires exceptional project management skills, strong organizational and communication abilities, experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives, and the ability to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams

 

Hybrid

 

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$63,648.00 - $92,570.40/Annual

Grade

6
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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