Deputy General Manager PCRI

Job Description

Position: Manager DGM-Pediatric Cancer Research Institute (PCRI)

Organization: CanKids KidsCan

Reporting To: CPOM

Salary Range: 6 LPA 9 LPA

Role Overview

The role is responsible for planning, managing, and executing pediatric oncology research projects at PCRI. This includes leading research design, data collection and analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), dissemination of findings, and strengthening evidence-based decision-making across CanKids KidsCan.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research & Project Management

Design and implement research studies, including proposal writing, study protocols, tools, staff training, data collection, and quality assurance.

Manage end-to-end execution of multiple research projects to ensure timely and efficient delivery.

Oversee data analysis and generate actionable, evidence-based insights.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Systems

Develop and strengthen M&E frameworks and Management Information Systems (MIS).

Ensure efficient data collection, analysis, and data use for program improvement and decision-making.

3. Department & Team Management

Manage PCRI budgets, projects, and team members; ensure recruitment, training, and capacity building.

Build departmental capability to manage multiple concurrent research projects.

Train and orient new team members in research methodology.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

Engage with PCRI Advisory Committee, leadership, and Board members to align research with organizational priorities.

Coordinate with internal departments for integrated research and knowledge sharing.

5. Grants, Publications & Dissemination

Develop and submit grant proposals to secure research funding.

Present and publish research findings through conferences, presentations, and peer-reviewed journals.

Support abstract submissions and research publications at national and international forums.

6. Additional Responsibilities

Support Pan-India research activities and participate in regional/national scientific meetings.

Perform other duties related to project implementation as assigned.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong research methodology and statistical knowledge.

Proficiency in analytical tools (SPSS, Minitab, Excel).

Program and project management skills (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, CPM, Gantt Charts).

Excellent analytical, documentation, and manuscript writing skills.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

Effective planning and execution of research projects.

High-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Efficient management of departmental resources and timelines.

About PCRI

PCRI promotes and undertakes pediatric cancer research within CanKids KidsCan to improve quality of care, evaluate services, assess impact, and strengthen research capacity across the pediatric oncology ecosystem.