Project Manager I

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. Working within the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center's Project Management Office (IIRC PMO), the IIRC Project Manager I manages a portfolio of complex projects. The IIRC PMO leads project teams that include cross-functional Center groups such as the IIRC Clinical Operations Team, Shared Resources, Therapeutic Products Program, and Clinical Research Support, to drive successful execution of translational research partnerships across these programs. The PM I manages internal and external collaborations across multiple departments and workgroups to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met in an efficient manner. This position requires flexibility in a rapidly changing environment, as well as excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of complex clinical trials and clinical research opportunities from early partnerships to trial open. Responsibilities Create timelines and track trial implementation progress for financial, contractual, regulatory, and clinical activities. Serve as project/study liaison, representing the project/study to other Center departments, funding sources, affiliated individuals or institutions, and outside organizations. Lead cross-functional teams and track action items and deliverables. Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations. Triage project issues and ensure solutions are implemented. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to determine prioritization of competing activities. Build and maintain strong working relationships with faculty members, project sponsors, research administration, administrative departments and peers. Manage multiple projects of varying size as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience required. Minimum of three years post-master's or five years post-bachelor's related project/study management experience in a research setting. Grant and contract experience. Budgeting experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced meeting organizational, planning, and facilitation skills. Experience with managing a multiple project portfolio. Highly effective team player and excellent communicator with an ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders, scientists, and executives with diverse information needs and communications preferences. Strong computer skills and experience with the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with key project artifacts, such as charters, project plans, risk matrices, dashboards, and roles and responsibilities documents (e.g., RACIs). The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $114,941, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.