Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Data Systems and Informatics)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $101K - $154K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ August 7th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Data Systems and Informatics). The role involves overseeing all operational and programmatic aspects of data collection, processing, and systems integration for New Jersey’s statewide cancer surveillance system. The manager will collaborate with internal leadership and external agencies to ensure data quality, compliance with regulations, and support cancer surveillance research.

Highlights

Oversee data collection, processing, and integration for the New Jersey State Cancer Registry (NJSCR).

Collaborate with state, local, and national agencies including NJ Department of Health, SEER, NPCR, NAACCR, and NCRA.

Manage workflow, data management, permission structure, and quality assurance of cancer surveillance data.

Lead staff hiring, training, performance management, and development to support registry initiatives.

Participate in strategic project planning and contribute to national cancer surveillance standards and best practices.

Proficiency required in cancer registry software, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.

Must be a certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) with at least a bachelor’s degree and five years relevant experience including one year supervisory experience.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, experience with PostgreSQL, relational databases, hospital cancer registry reporting software, EHR systems, and SEER Program involvement.