"Cell Therapy Program Manager"

Stanford's Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) & Cellular Therapy Division offers chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T) therapy, an FDA-approved cancer treatment for blood cancers like lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Cellular immunotherapy is described as a "living therapy" where administered cells can last for weeks, months, or even years. The division also conducts research, including clinical trials and publications. A symposium is held annually to address current and future advances in BMT and cancer cell therapy.

The Cell Therapy Program Manager will oversee the administration and operations of Stanford's innovative Cell Therapy Program, exercising significant autonomy. This role involves coordinating complex clinical trials that feature novel cellular therapies, including CAR-T, regulatory T-cell (Treg), and mixed chimerism protocols. The manager will strategically collaborate with the CIT Program Director to implement complex administrative and programmatic initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Additionally, the Program Manager will serve as the primary representative of the program in high-level meetings with Division Management, the Division Chief, Stanford Health Care, and stakeholders from the Department and School of Medicine.

This is a hybrid eligible position.

Duties include:

• Lead the planning and operations for programs or functions that have significant business, regulatory and/or technical challenges requiring subject matter expertise.
• Evaluate programs or functions, policies and procedures. Identify issues and develop alternative solutions which may include changes to programs, policies and procedures.
• 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. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. Represent the program or function at the university level and/or to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
• 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.
• Assess training needs and may develop associated training.
• May direct and/or supervise staff.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (PREFERRED):

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Public Health, or Business Administration.
• Experience with FDA-regulated clinical trials, particularly in cellular therapy or oncology.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience in clinical research, healthcare administration, or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet budget goals.
• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong relevant subject matter knowledge.
• Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.
• Experience with industry sponsor relationships and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of cellular therapy manufacturing processes and supply chain management.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES: None.

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $120,038 to $153,486 per annum.