Project Manager

Role Overview

Serve as the central administrative and operational liaison between clinical collaborating centers and the research laboratory. The candidate will oversee operational, administrative, and clinical workflows and serve as a bridge between our research teams, clinical partners, and institutional stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure the seamless execution of wet lab and computational workflows, facilitating efficient clinical sample acquisition, regulatory compliance, and robust cross-functional coordination.

About the Centre

The Centre for 3D Cancer Omics at IIT Madras is a Focused Research Organization dedicated to advancing multidisciplinary digital tissue mapping and high-resolution histopathology inoncology. Operating at the intersection of clinical research, tissue imaging, advanced molecular biology, and computational science, we are committed to decoding complex tumor microenvironments at unprecedented scales. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure seamlessly integrates advanced 3D histology, multiomics, spatial biology and liquid biopsy pipelines to drive deep molecular profiling. By specifically focusing on the unique genomic and clinical landscapes of Indian cohorts, the Centre for 3D Cancer Omics translates complex molecular data into actionable insights, pushing the boundaries of precision oncology and transformative cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to orchestrate the clinical and operational verticals of our multidisciplinary oncology research programs.

The coordinator will manage end-to-end clinical sample logistics, ensuring flawless communication and specimen transfer from partnering hospitals to our advanced histopathology and spatial omics laboratories.

Daily functions include managing complex administrative workflows, tracking project timelines, maintaining stringent ethical compliance for human tissue research, and actively managing continuous relationships with clinical oncologists, surgeons, and

research stakeholders.

Track project progress continuously across all phases, proactively identifying potential delays and operational bottlenecks, and formulating actionable resolutions to maintain timeline integrity and ensure seamless execution.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of proven experience in project management, clinical coordination, or healthcare administration, preferably within an oncology, genomics, or specialized biomedical research setting. Exceptional proficiency in stakeholder management and cross-functional communication is mandatory.

The role demands strong strategic planning capabilities to successfully balance administrative rigor with the fast-paced, dynamic demands of translational clinical research and multi-phase project management.

Educational Background

A MBA/MSc/M.Tech in Healthcare Administration, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Public Health, Life sciences or a closely related discipline is required.

Technical & Lab Expertise

2 years of experience in clinical research coordination, biobanking logistics, or health project management.

Soft Skills & Operational Drive

We require a proactive leader capable of cultivating a collaborative environment across diverse clinical and scientific teams.

The candidate must translate complex operational requirements into actionable timelines, communicating effectively with both medical professionals and benchtop researchers.

Exceptional organizational drive is essential to oversee clinical specimen procurement, manage continuous operational/administrative workflows, and resolve bottlenecks with agility.

Desirable / Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience coordinating large-scale oncology biobanking efforts or managing clinical operations for pathology labs stands as a significant advantage.

A formalized Project Management Professional (PMP) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) certification is highly preferred.