Program Coordinator, Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute (CPPCI)

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The Program Coordinator, Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute (CPPCI) is a key position within the Center for Discovery & Innovation (CDI) with the ability to troubleshoot problems or issues, interface with patients and donors, as well as the ability to manage multiple short and long-term assignments simultaneously. This role efficiently assesses a project, breaks down the project into individual components and tasks and then assigns duties and responsibilities to other staff. This role keeps projects moving on-time and has the ability to pull in additional resources , if necessary, in order to complete and assemble the project.

TheCenter for Discovery and Innovation- CDIwas established byHackensack MeridianHealth(HMH)as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's diploma/degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of 4 or more years of experience in high level project management.
• Experience in health care or corporate sectors.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Medical and research-related terminology.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!