{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c0e3979570175ab48b5a7d8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c0e3979570175ab48b5a7d8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c0e3979570175ab48b5a7d8a","title":"Program Development & Project Manager","description":"The Department of Neurology is seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator 3 (RA3) to support our faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) as they seek external research funding. This position is focused on grant writing, research development, project management and pre-award administration, and this individual will play a critical role in advancing the department’s research enterprise. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, sound independent judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.\n\nThis individual will serve as a resource expert, managing the preparation of complex research proposals, including grants, contracts, program projects, and cooperative agreements involving multiple PIs, multiple subaward sites, and varied cross-school initiatives. The role also offers opportunities to mentor staff and lead process improvement projects. This individual should have a passion for supporting research, thrive on complexity, and possess exceptional attention to detail. They must be adept at multitasking and bring a resourceful and collaborative approach to the work. Excellent communication skills are essential in order to effectively advocate for PIs within Stanford’s multifaceted academic and medical community.\n\nThis is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three (3) days of onsite work per week. Please note that onsite requirements may adjust up or down based on organizational timelines, peak cycles, and overarching operational needs.\n\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nAdvanced degree in biomedical science or related field.\nExperience with developing, editing, reviewing, and applying for grants and sponsored research.\nExcellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organizethoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner for diverse audiences.\nExcellent project management skills.\nExcellent time management skills.\nCertified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.\nComplex proposal preparation experience in an academic environment.\nExperience managing multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic research setting.\nExperience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.\nExtreme attention to detail.\nWorking knowledge of sponsored project guidelines and the research regulatory environment.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:\n\nFrequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objectsweighing up to ten pounds.\nOccasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.\nRarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.\n\n*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with adisability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.\n\nWORK STANDARDS:\n\nInterpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with externalorganizations.\nPromote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicatessafety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.\nSubject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .\nCore Duties :\n\nPrepare complex proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; resolve issues relating to proposal preparation and submittal process.\n\nDevelop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification; obtain cost sharing commitment and support. Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries; advise of new regulations.\n\nCollaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.\n\nReview and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.\n\nDevelop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting models, scenarios, and decision aides.\n\nManage contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates.\n\nInterpret complex university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) for project and university personnel and help guide other staff in interpreting complex policies.\n\nIdentify and implement process improvements. Participate in and lead cross campus projects. Train and advise on issues requiring specific technical expertise.\n\nOversee and review work of other staff. May supervise, train and mentor other staff.\n\nServe as a resource on subject area to principal investigator staff.\n\nMinimum Education and Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree and five years of job-related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :\n\nExpert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, Uniform Guidance, CAS).\n\nKnowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate university policies and procedures.\n\nExcellent oral, written, and communication skills.\n\nExcellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.\n\nStrong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.\n\nKnowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.\n\nStrong knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.\n\nExpert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts.\n\nKnowledge of personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students, post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants, along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position.\n\nExtreme attention to detail.\n\nAbility to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.\n\nExcellent time management and organizational skills.\n\nCertificates and Licenses Required\n\nCardinal Research Administration Foundational Training (CRAFT) I and II must be completed to remain in this position.\n\nCertified Accountant or Auditor, MBA, project management certification, or similar credential desired","company":"Stanford University","rawCompany":"stanford university","city":"Stanford","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T10:11:21.406Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"11-9121.01","title":"Clinical Research Coordinators","slug":"clinical-research-coordinators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Development & Project Manager","description":"The Department of Neurology is seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator 3 (RA3) to support our faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) as they seek external research funding. This position is focused on grant writing, research development, project management and pre-award administration, and this individual will play a critical role in advancing the department’s research enterprise. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, sound independent judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs, prioritize and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.\n\nThis individual will serve as a resource expert, managing the preparation of complex research proposals, including grants, contracts, program projects, and cooperative agreements involving multiple PIs, multiple subaward sites, and varied cross-school initiatives. The role also offers opportunities to mentor staff and lead process improvement projects. This individual should have a passion for supporting research, thrive on complexity, and possess exceptional attention to detail. They must be adept at multitasking and bring a resourceful and collaborative approach to the work. Excellent communication skills are essential in order to effectively advocate for PIs within Stanford’s multifaceted academic and medical community.\n\nThis is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three (3) days of onsite work per week. Please note that onsite requirements may adjust up or down based on organizational timelines, peak cycles, and overarching operational needs.\n\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:\n\nAdvanced degree in biomedical science or related field.\nExperience with developing, editing, reviewing, and applying for grants and sponsored research.\nExcellent writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills with proven ability to present, write, edit, and organizethoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner for diverse audiences.\nExcellent project management skills.\nExcellent time management skills.\nCertified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.\nComplex proposal preparation experience in an academic environment.\nExperience managing multiple projects and timelines in a dynamic research setting.\nExperience preparing clinical research and clinical trial proposals.\nExtreme attention to detail.\nWorking knowledge of sponsored project guidelines and the research regulatory environment.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:\n\nFrequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objectsweighing up to ten pounds.\nOccasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.\nRarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.\n\n*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with adisability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.\n\nWORK STANDARDS:\n\nInterpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with externalorganizations.\nPromote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicatessafety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.\nSubject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .\nCore Duties :\n\nPrepare complex proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; resolve issues relating to proposal preparation and submittal process.\n\nDevelop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification; obtain cost sharing commitment and support. Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries; advise of new regulations.\n\nCollaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.\n\nReview and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.\n\nDevelop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting models, scenarios, and decision aides.\n\nManage contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates.\n\nInterpret complex university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) for project and university personnel and help guide other staff in interpreting complex policies.\n\nIdentify and implement process improvements. Participate in and lead cross campus projects. Train and advise on issues requiring specific technical expertise.\n\nOversee and review work of other staff. May supervise, train and mentor other staff.\n\nServe as a resource on subject area to principal investigator staff.\n\nMinimum Education and Experience\n\nBachelor’s degree and five years of job-related experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :\n\nExpert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, Uniform Guidance, CAS).\n\nKnowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate university policies and procedures.\n\nExcellent oral, written, and communication skills.\n\nExcellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.\n\nStrong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.\n\nKnowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.\n\nStrong knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.\n\nExpert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts.\n\nKnowledge of personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students, post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants, along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position.\n\nExtreme attention to detail.\n\nAbility to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.\n\nExcellent time management and organizational skills.\n\nCertificates and Licenses Required\n\nCardinal Research Administration Foundational Training (CRAFT) I and II must be completed to remain in this position.\n\nCertified Accountant or Auditor, MBA, project management certification, or similar credential desired","datePosted":"2026-08-27T10:11:21.406Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T10:11:21.406Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Stanford University","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Stanford","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c0e3979570175ab48b5a7d8a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c0e3979570175ab48b5a7d8a"}}