Program Coordinator - Cancer Predisposition

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer multiple programs and projects, including clinical trials, research initiatives, and academic programming.
• Support the development and launch of investigator-initiated clinical trials.
• Support grant lifecycle activities, including development, submission, tracking, and post-award management.
• Assist in coordinating and managing research agreements and collaborative initiatives.
• Define program and project requirements, identify interdependencies, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and communication strategies.
• Track and analyze performance metrics; prepare reports to inform decision-making and program improvements.
• Provide data analysis and interpretation to support program evaluation and strategic planning.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scope management, and risk mitigation.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and operational workflows.
• Coordinate logistics and execution of academic programs, including large-scale conferences and events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless program delivery.
• May mentor or provide guidance to less experienced team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and institutional objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Minimum Education and/or Training
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred
• CCRP and/or PMP preferred
• Minimum Experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in program or project management, clinical trial development, or clinical research operations.
• Experience supporting research programs, including clinical trials, grants, or academic initiatives strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with project planning and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Planview, Microsoft Office).
• Experience with clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, grant writing/support, scientific writing, and research compliance strongly preferred.
• This position may be eligible for remote work. However, St. Jude requires all remote employees to:
• Travel to our Memphis campus for the interview process and orientation (if selected).
• Travel to Memphis to be on-site once per quarter, and additionally as needed.
• By applying, you acknowledge and agree to these travel requirements as a condition of employment.

Benefits

Additional Information

Join our Team! We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Program Coordinator with a strong research background to join the Division of Cancer Predisposition within the Oncology Department. This is a dynamic role that offers the opportunity to support innovative research initiatives advancing our understanding of cancer risk and prevention in a collaborative, highly engaged team environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in coordinating and executing a diverse portfolio of initiatives, including divisional strategic planning, research projects, clinical trials, and grants. Working closely with divisional leadership and faculty, this individual will help accelerate multi-investigator collaborations, both internally and externally, while supporting the full lifecycle of grants from development through management. This position also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact academic programming, including planning and executing a large, recurring conference that brings together thought leaders in the field to review the latest advances and drive new research collaborations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating setting and is passionate about supporting cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration, and improving processes to advance the department's mission. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strong writing, communication, and project management skills. MS-level candidates with a CCRP or PMP are preferred.

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