Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Data Systems Informatics)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $106K - $162K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ September 5th, 2026

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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is hiring a Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Data Systems Informatics). This role oversees all operational and programmatic aspects of data collection, processing, and systems integration for New Jersey's statewide cancer surveillance system while collaborating with various local, state, and national health agencies to ensure high-quality and compliant cancer surveillance data. The manager also leads staff development, manages the cancer registry database, and represents the registry in regional and national forums.

Highlights

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

Assist Director in strategic planning and guide cancer surveillance operations, including regulatory updates.

Participate actively in national cancer surveillance organizations such as SEER, NPCR, NAACCR, and NCRA.

Ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements and data confidentiality standards.

Manage and develop staff including hiring, training, performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.

Develop and maintain multi-source surveillance information systems optimizing data utility and efficiency.

Provide expertise and assistance for epidemiologic studies using cancer registry data.

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related health or informatics field, 5 years relevant experience including 2 years supervisory, and certification as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS).

Preferred skills: Experience with PostgreSQL, relational databases, hospital registry software, EHR systems, SEER program involvement, and unionized work environments.