Precision Oncology Project Manager II

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 worlds 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 worlds 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.

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in related field (biochemistry molecular biology genetics biology immunology or equivalent) or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five years post-masters 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:

• Masters 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 $88712 to $133058 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

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).