The Nippon Life and Stanford Research Collaboration Program aims to develop AI-driven deep learning models to detect early indicators of chronic diseases and predict healthcare costs, leveraging both EMR and wearable device data to enhance population health management. By identifying critical health transition states, the collaboration seeks to improve risk assessment, reduce hospitalizations, and provide insights for healthcare resource utilization in the U.S., Japan and other nations. The program is looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds to become part of the program team.

The ideal Program Manager Lead will thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, collaborative environment and enjoy supporting this research collaboration program. The Program Manager role assists the program PIs with managing the smooth planning and execution of successful completion of this collaboration program. The Program Manager Lead will serve as a key resource for the Research Collaboration Program’s management team.

Bay Area residents are strongly preferred for this Stanford-based position and will be expected to workfully onsite.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

lOversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and client support for the research program, while tracking progress and ensuring team alignment.

lProvide regular written progress updates for research and business partners, addressing deliverable status and risk mitigation plans.

lAct as the primary liaison with internal and external vendors, and coordinate with PIs on budget needs and program status.

lHandle legal agreements, manage business issues with Stanford legal resources, and assist with data analysis to support program research needs.

lSupport human subjects, data confidentiality, and data sharing processes, and create, review, and approve SOWs for custom program builds.

lEnsure program success and client satisfaction by responding promptly to issues and providing clear, accurate information.

lHelp update quality measures in the program application, including reviewing specifications and coding for accuracy.

lPrioritize tasks based on program needs and guidelines and escalate issues to the PIs when necessary.

lAct as the main contact for program budget and invoicing, working closely with the PIs.

lWork with the program admin team to track financial transactions and serve as the main liaison for budget finance issues.

lCoordinate with the relevant team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the University reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. The pay range for this position working in the California Bay area is between $116,849 to $148,275 based on commensurate experience and background.