"Precision Oncology Project Manager II"

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Precision Oncology Project Manager II (PM) will be responsible for the planning, design, development, and execution of key projects as part of the Precision Oncology Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Projects will have a specific focus on strategies for targeting individualized features of patients and environments to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with cancer. Key areas of interest include implementing infrastructure for the standardized and systematic collection of biospecimens for research pertaining to cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Additional projects involve streamlining clinical documentation, providing resources and support for advancing molecular profiling strategies, and improving access to high-quality biospecimens for cancer related research. Responsible for managing large, complex projects.

The initial project will involve organizing and implementing biospecimen collections in the context of clinical care for cancer and related diseases. The work will entail coordinating research consenting at the clinical care interface, laboratory biospecimen collection workflows, biobanking, and sample distribution for research.

The PM will also develop and manage internal and external stakeholder collaborations across departments and project workgroups to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met in an efficient manner.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This is a fully on-site role located in Seattle/WA. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intake and implementation of complex projects at the interface of clinical cancer care and clinical/translational research. Identify critical path activities and coordinate with responsible parties to ensure deliverables are achieved.
• Set project goals and timetables, ensuring that all research and administrative activities are completed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to determine prioritization of competing activities and build and maintain strong working relationships with investigators, project sponsors, leadership, research administration, administrative departments and peers.
• Serve as project liaison, representing the project/study to other Center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations. Give presentations as necessary.
• Plan and attend committee meetings, monitor activities to ensure objectives have been met within designated time frame, and coordinate follow-up activities.
• Develop, interpret and administer project/study policies according to protocol, IRB, grant/contract and Center specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Level of autonomy: Responsible for leading clinical research projects to develop optimized/precision approaches for preventing and treating human cancers. Responsible for independently managing all aspects of project operation. Independent judgment will be used in interpreting and applying project protocol and in supervising staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, biology, immunology or equivalent) or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five years post-master's or seven years post-bachelors related project/study management experience in a research setting.
• Experience with planning and implementing basic and translational scientific projects.
• Experience in managing/conducting a multiple project portfolio.
• Strong supervisory skills and budgeting experience.
• Grant and contract experience.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly effective team player and excellent communicator with an ability to interact with and influence internal and external stakeholders and work with scientists, patients, and executives with diverse information needs and communications preferences.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced meeting organization and facilitation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or higher-level degree in related field (molecular biology or clinical studies involving oncology) desired.
• Project management certification.
• Experience working with clinical biospecimens, or managing a biobank/biospecimen repository, and a strong understanding of molecular biology and genetics.
• Experience working with or managing a biobank/biospecimen repository.
• Understanding of molecular biology and genetics.
• Ability to identify and take advantage of new opportunities, best practices and potential partnerships, taking into consideration scientific, academic, clinical, and industry-oriented objectives and key stakeholders' expectations.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $88,712 to $133,058, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.