Academic Program Management Officer IV

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Job Function Summary:

Involves managing a significant, independent academic or research program. Formulates program strategies and goals. Plans, directs and controls program budget and other related resources.

Generic Scope:

Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope: 

Independently oversees a moderately sized academic or research program and represents the program to outside organizations. Oversees all administrative operations, finance, human resources and facilities for program. Designs and develops major program components, and administers the full range of the program's operational requirements. Works with faculty on formulating short-term planning and procedures. Develops and organizes conferences and other public forums. Works under direction of Principal Investigator to establish center agenda, funding, objectives.

The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at UCSF is seeking a Scientific Project Manager to manage and coordinate collaborative research initiatives across multiple investigators and scientific programs. Working closely with QBI leadership, Principal Investigators, and internal and external partners, the position independently oversees the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of multi-PI biomedical research programs and projects.

The Scientific Project Manager manages program timelines, milestones, deliverables, budgets, meetings, communications, and operational activities to ensure projects remain aligned with established goals and move successfully through completion. The position coordinates activities across research teams and external stakeholders, identifies and resolves project dependencies and operational issues, supports the development of program strategy and major initiatives, and represents QBI programs in interactions with collaborators and partners.

The position also plays a key role in grant proposals and progress reporting, scientific meetings and conferences, program documentation, scientific writing, and funding-related activities. The role requires a high degree of independence, sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex priorities and stakeholders in a collaborative research environment.

All QBI employees are expected to maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, professionalism, research integrity, and respect for intellectual property and information sources.

Department Overview:

The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at UCSF advances collaborative, interdisciplinary research in biology and biomedicine. QBI brings together researchers across the biomedical and physical sciences to apply quantitative approaches to fundamental biological questions and challenges related to human disease. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, QBI supports innovative research aimed at improving understanding of biological mechanisms and enabling new scientific discoveries.