Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science · 1 day ago
Senior Program Manager
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a health professions institution focused on advancing health equity. The Senior Program Manager will oversee complex clinical programs and healthcare information technology implementations, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritize concurrent complex programs, including deliverables, timelines, communications, meetings, scheduling, and action items
Design and implement clinical programs and healthcare information technology implementations that support CDU and the Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence (BMHCE) mission, vision, and goals
Monitor activities, track progress, and develop reports on key performance indicators and outcomes
Ensure program objectives are met and compliance with institutional policies and procedures
Serve as clinical liaison
Manage clinical programs and population health projects
Develop healthcare information technology implementations focused on EHR systems
Maintain legal-regulatory compliance, research design, protocol, recruitment, and participant enrollment
Maintain data lifecycle management and data integrity for collections, storage, and analysis
Collaborate with data analysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis, data visualization, and reporting
Develop Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications necessary to conduct human subject research using Responsible Conduct of Research to maintain informed consent, ethics, and data stewardship
Serve as liaison for the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance to maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
Assist in the development of grant applications, proposals, sub-awards, and contracts relevant to health policy and health services research programs
Manage the grant lifecycle, including application, reporting, compliance, resource allocation, communications, and budgets
Serve as liaison for the Office of Sponsored Programs for grant management, contracts, sub-awards, and requests for proposals
Develop and manage budgets for programs and projects, track program expenses to ensure responsible resource allocation
Monitor expenditures, track financial performance, submit invoices for processing, and provide regular reports to leadership
Serve as liaison to Finance and Procurement Departments to maintain compliance
Manage operational tasks for the program team, including staff, community faculty, post-doctoral fellows, students, program coordinators, community health educators, data analysts, and project assistants
Responsible for approving timecards, time off requests, and performance reports
Utilize Microsoft Suite products and other Project Management systems
Serve as liaison to the Payroll Department and Human Resources Department
Engage with key stakeholders (government agencies, philanthropic organizations, academic research partners, and community-based organizations) to understand needs and expectations to ensure program objectives align
Manage logistics, equipment, facilities, and communications for special events
Serve as liaison to the Office of Strategic Advancement (OSA), Risk Management, and Campus Security to ensure event compliance
Facilitate a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to problem-solving and service delivery
Other duties as requested
Qualification
Required
Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, health administration, or related field, or equivalent experience required
5+ years of experience in program management, grants administration, or related roles
1-3 years supervisory experience
Experience with event planning and standard procedures
Experience working as a liaison with diverse stakeholders, including internal and external partners
Experience with Microsoft Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive
Knowledge of cultural competency and ability to work with a diverse community
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Ability to work effectively with community members, event participants, community organization leaders, University representatives, and healthcare provider partners
Project management skills and effective communication, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to set priorities with strong attention to detail
Mission-driven and self-directed; able to carry out tasks described with minimal supervision
Ability to learn and apply new skills to enhance overall program management
Preferred
1-3 years of experience with healthcare information technology systems and implementations preferred
1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting with providers and patients preferred
Company
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) is a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian, medical and health sciences institution.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.8MKey Investors
ConstellationThe California Endowment
2025-11-20Grant
2019-12-13Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-03-05
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