Job Description

The Research Program Director is responsible for administrative, operational and financial oversight of research projects within the Tisch Cancer Institute’s Immunotherapy program.  Reviews preparation of grants, negotiations of clinical trial agreements; integrates laboratory and clinical aspects of projects; creates and implements budgets; drafts agreements with external institutions; oversees staffing and related human resources activity.

• Works with the Immunotherapy team and their collaborators in program development and project management 
  • Promotes collaborative research through the coordination of information, materials and meetings 
  • Manages the progress of research initiatives/projects ensuring that regulatory and financial review processes are proceeding as efficiently as possible
  • Serves as liaison to Grants and Contracts, Sponsored Grant Finance and other collaborating departments 
  • Assists with project proposals related to special and unique research projects
• Oversees the preparation of grants and contract submissions 
  • Works with PIs to develop budget for individual projects, including subcontracts and no cost extensions
  • Collaborates and communicates with external agencies, sponsors, and institutions
  • Provides assistance and guidance in the preparation of regulatory materials to IRB/IACUC
• Responsible for financial management of awarded grants and contracts, as well as other related funds
  • Oversees the collection of monies related to invoiceable services, including those rendered by the Vaccine and Cellular Therapy Lab
  • Ensure awarded monies are being used appropriately and in keeping within budgeted amounts
  • With department finance team, oversees spending of seed funds, gift accounts and/or any other funds within the immunotherapy program portfolio
• Work closely with Mount Sinai contracting departments (MSIP and FACTS) to ensure that subcontracts and other agreement with external sponsors and collaborators are handled appropriately and effectively. May arrange for the availability of human and material resources to facilitate positive outcomes for ongoing research projects.
• Participates in the development and implementation of ongoing quality improvement activities as per policies and protocols.  May participate in the identification and response to potential and actual risk management issues.
• Working with department HR Director, responsible for research staff in terms of assisting with recruitment, hiring, evaluating, retention, discipline and termination.
  • Helps create and implement strategies to find, reward and retain highly skilled research personnel
  • Ensures Immunotherapy staff evaluations are conducted annually by appropriate supervisors 
  • Fosters teamwork among all immunotherapy staff
• Performs other related duties.
  • Manages other related special projects as required
    

• Bachelors degree, Masters strongly preferred, in sciences or related degree
• 7 years experience in a hospital/medical environment
• 5 years experience in research environment strongly preferred
• 3 years supervisory
• Additional preferred skills:
  • Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to find creative solutions to organizational problems and barriers
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to motivate, develop and coach individuals
  • Experience in managing and financial management

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $121366.88 - $171375.3 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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