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Rutgers University

Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations) (Trenton, NJ)

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $117K - $178K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ February 18th, 2026
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Rutgers University is hiring a Program Manager (Cancer Surveillance Operations). This role oversees all operational and programmatic aspects of data collection and quality assurance for New Jersey's statewide cancer surveillance system. The Program Manager collaborates with the Director of Cancer Epidemiology Services and other partners to manage deliverables of the Center of Excellence for Cancer Surveillance and represents the registry in various planning and regulatory activities.

Highlights

  • Manage data collection and quality assurance activities for New Jersey State Cancer Registry.

  • Assist in planning, policy development, funding procurement, and sustainability efforts.

  • Represent the registry in state, regional, and national meetings and contribute to developing cancer surveillance standards.

  • Work with local providers, hospitals, SEER, NPCR, NAACCR, and other agencies to ensure timely and accurate data collection.

  • Ensure compliance with state and federal cancer data reporting requirements.

  • Develop new methods for efficient cancer data processing, including electronic data collection and automation.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of database and reporting tools needed.

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.

  • At least six years of progressive experience in cancer registry management and leadership.

  • Must be certified as an Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) or grandfathered Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR).

  • Salary range: $116,601 to $178,400, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

  • Position requires onsite work primarily at the State Department of Health in Trenton, NJ, with travel to Rutgers Cancer Institute and conferences.