Overview
The Translational Research Project Manager (TRPM) oversees the management of the Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Cell Therapy Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) and Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). Working closely with program director Robbie Majzner, the TRPM manages and directs the portfolio of novel cell therapies being brought to the clinic from the laboratories of DFCI and BCH. These therapies are designed to alter the standard of care and provide new therapeutic options to children and adults with incurable cancers. This role encompasses strategic decision making, program building, regulatory responsibilities, grant/report writing, and translational oversight to ensure effective translation of novel therapies at DFCI/BCH.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
Project Management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will assist with supervising indirect research staff depending on size and scope of the project, including Translational Research Project Manager I, Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Data Specialists, Research Assistants, and/or Research Technicians with possibility of direct reports.
PATIENT CONTACT:
May assist with Clinical Research Coordinators and/or Research Data Specialists with consenting patients to research protocols and have other patient contact.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Minimum Experience:
Through proper management of our program, the TRPM will be an essential member of our team and a key contributor to our success in translating innovative science into the clinic.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.