Position Title: Project Manager, Contracts & Operations
Co-Reports to: Director of Clinical Operations and Senior Director of Patient Engagement and Education
Location: Hybrid (NYC) or Remote
Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is the world’s leading non-governmental, non-profit funder of lupus research. Over the past 20 years, the LRA has invested over $220 million in lupus research in more than 525 research and clinical studies. In 2018, the LRA established a clinical affiliate organization, Lupus Therapeutics (LT), which is responsible for the coordination, conduct and management of a North American-based clinical trial network, the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN), as well as Patient Engagement and Equity efforts to foster clinical research for the development of new therapies and clinical care approaches for the diverse lupus community.
The Project Manager, Contracts & Operations will support the entire LT team by managing cross-functional projects and administering LT’s contracting process. This position blends project management — planning, tracking, and driving initiatives to completion — with contract administration, including preparing agreements and invoices; tracking and monitoring agreements with biopharmaceutical and biotech partners, vendors, individuals living with lupus, , study sites, and member organizations. The incumbent will also guide colleagues on their responsibilities related to project and contract deliverables, compliance, and reporting across functional areas throughout Lupus Therapeutics.
The position co-reports to the Director of Clinical Operations and the Senior Director of Patient Engagement and Education and can be hybrid in the NYC area or remote. Please note for candidates not based in NYC, the starting salary may be adjusted based on location.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects within Lupus Therapeutics, including developing proposals, project plans, SOW execution, timelines, and tracking deliverables and revenue/invoicing.
Support a variety of project activities related to Clinical Operations, Patient Engagement and Education, our LuCIN sites, the annual LuCIN Community meeting, and other initiatives as needed to instill coordinated project management and cross-team collaboration in all LT activities.
Use software tools (Asana, Claude AI, O365, and more), to drive greater team integration, collaboration, and efficiency through technology.
Prepare, track and route contracts and agreements (e.g., partner/vendor agreements, study site agreements, grant agreements, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, budget proposals/agreements) on behalf of LT in accordance with organizational policies.
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana); Basic experience using generative and/or agentic AI is a plus.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV/resume.
The Lupus Research Alliance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal opportunity for all regardless of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/orientation/preference, class or socioeconomic status, marital status, age, ability, or Veteran status.
