Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager provides comprehensive operational leadership for a multidisciplinary vision research program within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. This position oversees complex research studies focused on diabetic eye disease and vision science, manages an internationally utilized ocular tissue biorepository, coordinates collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, eye banks, and investigators, and ensures regulatory compliance throughout the research lifecycle. The successful candidate serves as the central operational liaison among investigators, research staff, external collaborators, and institutional offices while supporting the continued growth of innovative translational research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for a multidisciplinary vision research program.
• Oversee complex research studies focused on diabetic eye disease and vision science.
• Manage an internationally utilized ocular tissue biorepository.
• Coordinate collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, eye banks, and investigators.
• Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the research lifecycle.
• Serve as the central operational liaison among investigators, research staff, external collaborators, and institutional offices.
• Support the continued growth of innovative translational research initiatives.