Hybrid R&D Program Manager (Part Time)

Title: R&D Program Manager (Part Time)
Pay Rate: $45/hr
Job Type: 5-6 month contract
Duration: Mar Aug 2025
Shift(s): Mon Fri, part-time
9-5 with some flexibility
(i.e. someone could start at 10AM)
Location: Palo Alto, CA 94305
Hybrid, 1-2 days on campus

Job Code: JPC-10896 - 1394982

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to work with our client, a world-class university and research center. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits. Benefits include health, dental, and vision (eligible on the 1st of the month following your start date).

Job Description:

The Longevity and Healthy Aging Center seeking a Program Manager (Administrative Services Administrator 1) to implement and administer the vision, strategy, and goals of the center. The center leverages collective resources to foster a unique, dynamic culture of collaboration, curiosity and ambition that promotes and accelerates innovative, groundbreaking discovery focused on longevity and healthy aging. As an NIH funded center, we are focused on creating a rich research setting for our stakeholders at the university and beyond.

Working directly under the guidance of the Center Director, and alongside other stakeholders including Department of Medicine and hospital leadership, other program managers and personnel at collaborating centers, the Program Manager will assist with the development, implementation, and management of programs to support the mission of The Longevity and Healthy Aging Center and the NIA.

This is an exciting opportunity to support bio-behavioral and psycho-social research to discover, apply and translate science about Longevity and Healthy Aging and to improve health and wellness. The Program Manager will serve as the point of contact for the Center Director with Longevity and Healthy Aging members and community.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Development of scientific content and submitting progress reports and grant applications to the NIH.
• Develop and implement project plans in coordination with internal and outside stakeholders.
• Plan and execute the Longevity and Healthy Aging communication strategy to both internal and external stakeholders via multiple channels, including newsletters, mass emails, events, and social media.
• Day-to-day management of pilot projects and their subcontracts.
• Create and execute Longevity and Healthy Aging seminar series, including coordinating speakers, timing, space, and other logistics.
• Communication and coordination between leadership and faculty and staff.
• Provide general support for the director.

Job Duties:

• Independently implement, administer, and evaluate daily activities of the center or program by identifying and executing tasks and objectives, making recommendations that impact policies and programs, and assigning resources to achieve the goals of the program.
• Collect and analyze data, create reports, review, and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or initiative.
• Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise, and implement procedures for programs or initiatives.
• Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
• The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in relevant field such as digital health, health informatics, etc.
• Program and/or project management experience preferred.
• 2-3 years exp with NIH grants
• Demonstrated ability to create and submit progress reports and other documentation materials to the NIH through their online portal.
• Awareness of the NIH rules and ability to ensure that the center stays in compliance with all university and NIH rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to assist pilot awardees in creating documents for the NIH including the required IRB documents.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.

TEKBERRY OFFERS A REWARD FOR REFERRALS!

Tekberry, Inc. a Soal Technologies company, is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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