Overview
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 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. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
The Statistical Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutch is a full service statistical and data management center focused on HIV prevention research. SCHARP has an annual budget of over $40 million, more than 180 employees and is currently managing over 40 active phase I – III clinical trials in over 150 clinical sites around the world. SCHARP is seeking a Senior Program and Portfolio Manager.
The Senior Program and Portfolio Manager, represents the Statistical Center for HIV / AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) to the client/partner. Serves as the primary liaison between the client/partner and SCHARP. The individual will be a self-starter with excellent leadership and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to articulate strategic objectives of their client’s research portfolio. The SCHARP Senior Program and Portfolio Manager has the responsibility to provide program and portfolio management support for assigned client(s)/partner(s).
Responsibilities
May include some or all of the following:
- Serve as primary SCHARP operational liaison between assigned client(s), research partner(s) and SCHARP leadership and staff.
- Oversee interdependent projects and support SCHARP project teams to develop, maintain and execute an integrated project delivery strategy for involving one or more programs.
- Collaborate with client/ partner and SCHARP leadership to identify and communicate scope of work, timelines, budget, and resource requirements associated with any new contracts, projects, studies deliverables or study modifications.
- Engage with the client/partner to stay informed on client/partner leadership decisions and recognize potential budget and operational implications.
- Collaborate with SCHARP study team leads to resolve study issues, escalating to SCHARP senior management when appropriate.
- Contribute to preparation of grant applications and annual progress reports in collaboration with SCHARP leadership and assigned client(s)/partner(s).
- Work with SCHARP project teams and external client leadership to develop study operational plans, conduct risk assessments and contingency planning to drive successful execution of each project and protocol.
- In conjunction with functional representation, participate in protocol review meetings to help identify new/novel data collection requirements and the impact on resource effort in collaboration with SCHARP leadership and project teams.
- Responsible for communicating regular program, study, and project status updates to the client and SCHARP leadership.
- Contribute to the functional excellence of the team by participation in the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, and tools related to program and portfolio management practices.
- Actively facilitate meetings, interactions and communication among stakeholders both internal and external.
- Apply project management expertise, methodologies, and department standards to help maintain the program specific roadmap for key research protocol and product needs.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships and open communication with key stakeholders. Obtain feedback from assigned client(s)/partner(s) about SCHARP services to influence continuous improvement.
- Provide client/partner input collaborating with SCHARP representatives in development of and implementing policies, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate Degree with 5+ years’ experience in the life sciences, research, healthcare, or related industry or a Bachelor Degree with 7+ years’ experience.
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory or management experience.
- Excellent time management, and planning skills, a self-starter, well-organized, solutions-oriented, and focused on results.
- Exceptional team player with excellent relationship building, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
- Experience with project management and capable of managing multiple projects independently.
- Good understanding of clinical research operations, data management, and data analytic organizations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for bridging between scientific and business stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctoral Degree with at least 5 years’ management experience in a pharmaceutical, CRO, biotech or life sciences research organizations.
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory and clinical research business requirements.
- Professional Project Management Certification.
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $109,637.00 to $173,264.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. 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 are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and 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 our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.