Dr. Emmanuel Mignot’s laboratory, within the Division of Sleep Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, is seeking a Sleep Research Program Manager. The Mignot Lab is dedicated to studying sleep and neuroimmune disorders, including narcolepsy, paraneoplastic syndromes, Parkinson's disease, and Kleine Levin Syndrome. Combining basic molecular research with clinical and translational approaches, the Mignot Lab seeks to advance the understanding of these disorders. The Program Manager will oversee daily operations and lead the clinical trial program, working alongside basic science researchers, clinical research coordinators, university offices, and external collaborators.
In this role, the Program Manager will supervise the execution of clinical trials, manage staffing needs, and serve as the primary liaison with sponsors and Stanford University departments, including research finance, contracts, compliance, and the IRB. The Program Manager will partner with the lab’s Sr. Basic Life Research Scientist to ensure smooth operations for the Mignot wet lab research. Responsibilities include overseeing trial operations, developing and submitting funding applications, managing data and material transfer agreements, and ensuring compliance with university and federal policies. The successful candidate must demonstrate strategic thinking, adaptability, and strong leadership in a dynamic research environment.
For more information about the Mignot lab please visit https://www.mignotlab.com/
Duties include:
- Independently implement, administer and evaluate day-to-day activities of the unit, function or program by identifying and achieve the goals of the program.
- Collect and analyze data, create reports, review and explain trends; formulate and evaluate alternative solutions and/or recommendations to achieve the goals of the program or function.
- Analyze and interpret policies; develop, revise and implement procedures for program or function.
- Represent the program or function as the key contact and subject matter expert within the department, unit or school. Commit resources and provide information and/or training. May also represent the program or function to external/internal stakeholders and constituencies.
- Organize and/or participate in outreach activities that may include developing communications and training, planning/promoting events and/or conferences.
- May participate in development of budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures. May perform limited forecasting and provide recommendations that determine the budget.
- May direct staff to perform various tasks and assignments. May also supervise staff.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree preferred in related field and five years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Previous experience in supervising staff.
- Project management experience.
- Previous experience working in an academic setting managing clinical trial studies.
- Experience with funding and contract proposal preparation and submission processes and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
- Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
- Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
- Ability to direct the work of others, for jobs requiring supervision.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, ability to follow up on tasks until completion.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize own work and multi-task.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
- Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant subject matter knowledge.
* - Other duties may also be assigned
