Program Manager - Vascular Biology and Therapeutics

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

Overview

The Program Manager for the Vascular Biology & Therapeutics (VBT) Program co-leads the operations of a large, interdisciplinary research program in partnership with the VBT Director. The role provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and strategic leadership supporting 17 faculty across 12 home departments, more than 100 researchers, and multiple scientific cores. This position coordinates faculty recruitment activities, manages program-wide initiatives, oversees major events such as the annual retreat and seminar series, and leads complex multi-team projects involving equipment purchases, shared resource optimization, and cross-department coordination.

The Program Manager directs operational systems spanning Yale School of Medicine, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Comparative Medicine (YARC), Stem Cell programs, and multiple research facilities. Responsibilities include managing GA, Gift, and Sponsored accounts; preparing ISP annual rate calculations; overseeing shared service billing and cost allocations; and collaborating with YSM Development on philanthropic opportunities. The role manages quarterly space reporting, ensures compliance for autoclave and tissue culture operations, and maintains standards for shared scientific equipment and room reservations.

The position supervises a diverse administrative and operational team, including three C&T staff, the Tissue Culture Core technician, and the Shared Equipment Manager. The Program Manager resolves interpersonal and workflow issues, supports hybrid staffing structures, and provides onboarding and training for all new IBO administrative staff.

The role oversees essential scientific infrastructure including autoclaves, tissue culture resources, liquid nitrogen and CO₂ systems, and more than 45 shared equipment calendars. The Program Manager leads repair coordination, preventive maintenance, and specialized projects such as resolving major water consumption issues with Facilities. Additional responsibilities include managing program communications, developing website content, coordinating publications and external speaker logistics, and producing recruitment and event materials.

The Program Manager independently troubleshoots and resolves complex operational, technical, and cross-department challenges involving faculty, facilities, equipment, compliance, and research workflows. By providing high-level administrative oversight and strategic program leadership, this role ensures the VBT Program runs efficiently, supports its scientific mission, and maintains operational excellence across a broad and evolving research ecosystem.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience in program and financial management with minimal guidance.
2. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in diverse teams.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Proven experience supporting an academic research environment, scientific program, or interdisciplinary center.

2. Knowledge of Yale systems (Workday, SciQuest, space reporting tools) and sponsored research processes.

Principal Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

Job Category

Bargaining Unit

Compensation Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Time Type

Duration Type

Work Model

Location

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.