Top 22 Research Program Manager Jobs in La Jolla, CA

Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, CKMH
American Heart Association —San Diego, CA
- $84,400 - $113,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Sr Program Manager, R&D
Hologic —San Diego, CA
- $147,000 - $245,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- 8 years
Associate Director, Translational Program Manager (Early Development & Cell Therapy)
Bristol-Myers Squibb —San Diego, CA
- $162,990 - $203,044 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Program Coordinator I
San Diego State University Research Foundation —San Diego, CA
- $5,875 a month
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Spanish
- 5 years
Director / Technical Program Leader - Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Systems (San Diego, CA)
Philips —San Diego, CA
- $178,000 - $285,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Director, Program Lead - Immunology
Merck —San Diego, CA
- $173,200 - $272,600 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Director, R&D Strategic Partnership Management
Illumina —San Diego, CA
- $187,400 - $281,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 11+ years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Scientific Program Management Officer
UC San Diego Health —San Diego, CA
- $113,505 - $120,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Medicine
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
4d
DIII-D Program Manager
General Atomics —San Diego, CA
- $140,900 - $257,233 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
4d
Senior Program Manager, Informatics R&D
Alphatec Spine —Carlsbad, CA
- $146,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
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Program Manager, Informatics R&D
Alphatec Spine —Carlsbad, CA
- $117,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
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Associate or Full Professor (Ladder Rank/In-Residence) Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine
UC San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $150,000 - $350,000 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- 5 years
- BC/BE
5d
Breeding Scientist
Center for Aquaculture Technologies —San Diego, CA
- $90,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Quick Apply
(Senior) Director Clinical Research
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $306,100 - $382,600 a year
- Hybrid work
- Medicine
- BC/BE
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Principal Scientist, Nonclinical Drug Safety Program Discovery
Merck —San Diego, CA
- $176,200 - $277,300 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- 8 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Director, DMPK
Neurocrine Bioscience —San Diego, CA
- $277,200 - $378,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Staff AI Research Scientist
Intuit —San Diego, CA
- $226,000 - $306,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 8 years
13d
Clinical Case Manager - Oncology - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - FT - Days
Sharp HealthCare —La Mesa, CA
- $53.57 - $77.41 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Acute care
- Nursing
- RN License
Associate Director/Director, Pharmacology and Translational Science
Artiva Biotherapeutics —San Diego, CA
- $200,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Software Engineer/Research Scientist
Accelint —San Diego, CA
- $165,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- System design
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, CKMH

American Heart Association -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$84,400 - $113,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Project development phase management
Budget control
Continuing education (CE) programs (healthcare teaching and curriculum development)
Schedule management
Managing education teams
Project management experience in healthcare
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Project budget management
Computer skills
Managing projects
Project resource management
Cross-functional team management
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, Cardiovascular-Kidney Metabolic Health in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. This position can be home-based.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2028, with the potential of extension.

The Senior Program Lead is responsible for driving the successful completion of assigned projects by leading teams to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close them. Responsible for supervising Program Development Managers to drive deliverables so that educational initiatives are delivered on time, to the specified cost, as well as quality and performance as proposed.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Responsibilities

Leads the health care provider educational initiative within an Association-wide cross-functional initiative, which will include developing and implementing educational activities and focusing on alignment with the initiative goals and objectives.
Leads, supervises, and provides training to a group of Program Manager staff to drive educational initiatives deliverables on time, at the specified cost, quality and performance.
Performs project management duties in collaboration with colleagues and staff, including initiating and defining project scope, planning, coordinating, executing, documenting, monitoring, controlling (progress), and closing assigned projects as needed.
As part of the project management, provides updates and reports to Lifelong Learning / OSO staff, consultants, volunteers, and Sr. Leadership on the status of projects.
Works collaboratively with internal and external staff, management, volunteers, and consultants for assigned projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in Continuing Medical Education
Experience leading Continuing Medical Education projects
Experience in a supervisory capacity
Project management or equivalent experience, with the ability to plan and monitor projects from inception through completion
Experience working across departments to manage day-to-day workflow to ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and budget
Experience managing stakeholder expectations and communication flow as relates to project deliverables, scope, and the internal project team
Ability to prioritize work assignments, meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Functional multi-program computer skills; strong project management tool skills, strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building
10% approximate time of overnight travel

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

Compensation – Expected pay range will be $84,400 to $113,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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Posted Date 3 weeks ago (7/2/2026 8:31 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-17770

Job Category Science & Research

Position Type Full Time

American Heart Association Offers

Health Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Disability & Insurance
Well onTarget – Wellness Program
Holidays & Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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Research Program Manager jobs in La Jolla, CA

Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, CKMH

Sr Program Manager, R&D

Associate Director, Translational Program Manager (Early Development & Cell Therapy)

Program Coordinator I

Director / Technical Program Leader - Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Systems (San Diego, CA)

Director, Program Lead - Immunology

Director, R&D Strategic Partnership Management

Scientific Program Management Officer

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Program Manager, Informatics R&D

Associate or Full Professor (Ladder Rank/In-Residence) Chief, Division of Genomics and Precision Medicine

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(Senior) Director Clinical Research

Principal Scientist, Nonclinical Drug Safety Program Discovery

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Senior Staff AI Research Scientist

Clinical Case Manager - Oncology - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - FT - Days

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