"Program Manager, Research"

Overview

Responsible for managing the programmatic research operations of complex field studies supporting long-term research objectives. Supervises all research operations of the lab including overseeing laboratory technicians and bioinformaticians. Defines data collection strategies, formulates study methodologies based on scientific knowledge, and significantly contributes to study design. Ensures high-quality research implementation, compliance with regulatory guidelines, and effective stakeholder engagement. Prepares grant proposals and manages project budgets, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborates with research teams, faculty, and external partners to achieve research goals and advance policy improvements relevant to economic and social inclusion.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Strong understanding of specialized laboratory techniques, regulatory, and compliance activities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability working with Zebrafish.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interact effectively with diverse teams, faculty, and staff. Proven project management and team leadership abilities.
3. Extremely organized and self-directed, with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to train and lead a high-performing research team.
4. Skills in grant proposal preparation, grant management, project reporting, and communications, including an ability to integrate research and policy into coherent and effective written materials. Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets.
5. Demonstrated positive attitude and commitment to working as a member of a team. Ability to understand, communicate, and interact effectively with people across cultures.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Develops and implements research operations to carry out specific long term field studies.
2. Hires, trains and supervises field staff providing direction in research protocol, subject recruitment, enrollment and obtaining consent from identified subjects.
3. Develops complex data management systems to incorporate significant data acquired during all phases of the study; reviews progress and assures accuracy and compliance of data being acquired and stored. Generates regular and ad hoc reports for analysis of study integrity.
4. Provides continuous feedback on study progress, and contributes to complex development of annual reports, statistical reporting and protocol design.
5. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in relevant field and two years related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Details

• Posted: 13-Feb-26
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Categories: Staff/Administrative
• Internal Number: 131458WD
• Job Posting Date: 02/12/2026
• Job Category: Professional
• Salary Range: $68,000.00 - $120,500.00
• Time Type: Part time
• Work Model: Remote