Program Director

Emory University

Program Director overseeing Emory's NIH- and foundation-funded global health research portfolio. Managing budgets, timelines, regulatory submissions, and coordination across Rwanda, Zambia, and Atlanta.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including strategic planning, budget administration, and compliance with human subjects research regulations. Proven ability to oversee complex research studies and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in international settings.

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Program ManagementBudget AdministrationNIH-Funded Research GrantsHuman Subjects Research RegulationsREDCap

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningProgram DevelopmentBudget MonitoringProject CoordinationRegulatory SubmissionsProgress ReportingPolicy AdministrationStaff SupervisionGoal DevelopmentOperational Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationMultitaskingLeadership

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REDCapResearch Data Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Public HealthGlobal HealthEpidemiologySub-Saharan AfricaIRB/Ethics Board Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct strategic planning, development, and implementation of a large and complex program or several smaller programs
Plan, administer, and monitor program budgets
Develop short- and long-term goals and objectives
Oversee related special projects
Represent the program in national and international settings as needed
Manage solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual, and governmental donors as needed
Collaborate with and seek support from representatives of other organizations
Establish and administer policies and procedures
Supervise staff
Oversee operational and administrative management of NIH- and foundation-funded research studies spanning Rwanda, Zambia, and Atlanta
Coordinate multiple concurrent studies, including budgets, timelines, regulatory submissions, and cross-site communication with field teams in Kigali and Lusaka
Work closely with the RZHRG Director, field site leadership, and Emory grants administration to ensure smooth execution across the research portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience, including two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Master's degree in public health, global health, epidemiology, or a related field (preferred)
Experience managing NIH-funded research grants, including budget administration and progress reporting (preferred)
Familiarity with human subjects research regulations and IRB/ethics board processes, including international research contexts (preferred)
Experience working with or in sub-Saharan Africa (preferred)
Strong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (preferred)
Experience with REDCap or other research data management platforms (preferred)
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs
Residency in the state of Georgia required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work from home regularly
Hybrid remote work arrangement
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities