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Program Director - Cancer Research

Scientific Search
Triangle, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Program Manager, Director – Cancer Research

Location: Remote

Lead a nationally recognized cancer and chronic disease research initiative shaping the future of public health. My client is seeking a strategic scientific leader to oversee a large-scale federally funded cohort study focused on environmental and genetic cancer risk factors while driving innovation, operational excellence, and federal growth initiatives.

Why You Should Apply

  • Lead a high-impact federal cancer research program with national visibility
  • Collaborate directly with NIH, CDC, and senior federal scientific leaders
  • Opportunity to shape future public health research strategy and growth
  • Competitive executive-level compensation package
  • Strong platform for scientific publication, conference leadership, and thought leadership

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Direct end-to-end operations for a major longitudinal cancer research study
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams across epidemiology, biospecimens, data, and participant engagement
  • Oversee study protocols, data integrity, compliance, and scientific execution
  • Build strategic partnerships with federal agencies, academia, and industry collaborators
  • Drive business development, capture efforts, and federal proposal strategy

About You

  • Doctorate in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related field
  • Deep expertise in cancer epidemiology and cohort-based research
  • Strong federal contract leadership and stakeholder management experience
  • Proven success leading complex multidisciplinary scientific teams
  • Established relationships within NIH, CDC, or related federal agencies

How To Apply

We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to emily@scientificsearch.com and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#19907.

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