What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Associate Manager position at University of Michigan?
Job Summary
Under direct supervision, the Project Associate Manager will support the management, execution, and completion of research projects focused on translational science in urologic cancer. This role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, facilitating collaboration between basic science and clinical research groups, and ensuring that project milestones align with the goal of translating laboratory discoveries into clinical applications.
Responsibilities*
- Assist in managing and coordinating research projects focused on bridging laboratory findings with clinical advancements in urologic oncology.
- Identify appropriate scientific and clinical resources, ensuring seamless collaboration between investigators, clinicians, and external partners.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely completion of key translational research objectives.
- Support data collection, analysis coordination, grant applications, and regulatory documentation to facilitate the progression of discoveries toward clinical trials.
- Communicate project status updates, key findings, and challenges to the Senior Project Manager and research leadership.
- Maintain familiarity with project objectives, research methodologies, and the roles of team members to ensure effective coordination of activities.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field.
- Experience (less than two years) in research project coordination, preferably within oncology, translational science, or related fields.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced research environment.
Desired Qualifications*
- training/experience in clinical trial coordination/management and basic/translational/clinical science.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
261516
Working Title
Project Associate Manager
Job Title
Project Associate Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Urology
Posting Begin/End Date
3/24/2025 - 4/04/2025
Career Interest
Administration
