Manager, Cancer Research and Training

🇺🇸 Irvine, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $88K - $162K 💻 Research 🗓️ April 10th, 2026

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University of California, Irvine is hiring a Manager, Cancer Research and Training. This role involves managing programs and activities at the UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center to support cancer research and training initiatives, overseeing education and workforce development portfolios, facilitating research grant competitiveness, and monitoring program outcomes to ensure alignment with institutional and funding agency priorities.

Highlights

Manage education, training, and workforce development programs across the cancer career continuum, from high school to faculty levels.
Oversee cancer research support programs, grant mechanisms (e.g., T32, R25), and collaborative funding opportunities.
Develop and improve cancer-focused training initiatives, seminars, symposia, and mentorship programs.
Coordinate activities across multiple research programs, shared resources, and outreach centers within the Cancer Center.
Analyze program data in collaboration with Business Intelligence and Data Analytics teams to monitor outcomes and inform strategic decisions.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe; advanced program and project management skills required.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years progressively responsible experience in academic research, medical center, or large matrix organizations; preferred experience includes 7 years within UC system and 5 years managing multidisciplinary research grants.
Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Salary range from USD $88,000 to $161,600 per year.
Position supports compliance with National Cancer Institute Cancer Center Support Grant requirements critical for maintaining cancer center designation.