Job Description

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Overview

The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the research program of Dr. Pooja Khatri, Chair of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. The portfolio encompasses large-scale federally and non-federally funded randomized clinical trials, biomarker validation studies, and population-level epidemiological research.

The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination, management, and execution of the research program, ensuring projects are effectively implemented and aligned with programmatic goals and priorities. Responsibilities include driving operational improvements and change initiatives, fostering collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, and partnering with investigators, research collaborators, sponsored project personnel, administrative leadership, and government agencies to support program success.

The Senior Project Manager will also oversee regulatory and compliance activities, as applicable, and coordinate the preparation and submission of grant applications and other sponsored research proposals. Additional responsibilities may include supervising related staff, providing training and guidance, and ensuring effective team performance and operational support across the research portfolio.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience with national/international clinical trial coordination, including team and site management, IRB, and contracting activities.
2. Demonstrated Ability to oversee large teams with a variety of backgrounds and experience towards successful execution of projects.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines and principles.
4. Demonstrated experience handling budgets. Exemplary interpersonal and time management skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Masters’ or PhD (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) with at least five years’ lead project manager experience leading complex projects that include collaborators within and beyond Yale such as government and industry.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Oversees the execution and implementation of detailed project plans in concert with stakeholders. 2. Manages several routine projects simultaneously and ensures that the design, testing, training, documentation and prioritization objectives are met. 3. Assists in refining and re-sequencing during the implementation and execution phases of assigned projects, as needed. 4. Works closely with business analysts, technical professionals, end users and project stake holders during the requirements, solutions design and implementation phases to develop detailed project plans for implementation. 5. Works on risk assessment, communication planning, development of performance metrics, and project entry criteria. 6. Creates detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project completion. 7. Manages client expectations and provides issue/risk identification and escalation pathways. 8. May supervise the implementation team of cross-functional project and technical resources. 9. Designs, develops, and executes communication systems to ensure effective exchange of information between project stakeholders, senior management, and staff. 10. Resolves complex project issues that involve representatives from multiple organizations. 11. Complies with standard policies and procedures. 12. May supervise and train junior project managers. 13. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

11/11/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (P6)

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $165,750.00

Benefits

A general description of the benefits to be offered with this Managerial & Professional position is available at:

Yale Benefits

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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