Research Project Manager, Epidemiologic Research (Durational with Benefits)

Job Summary:

Manages all aspects of a medium to large scale research study and two (2) or more small to medium-sized studies or two (2) to four (4) medium to large studies. Supervises project staff. Works independently in accordance with established objectives. Work subject to occasional review.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of a medium to large scale research study and two (2) or more small to medium-sized studies or two (2) to four (4) medium to large studies.
• May assist in development of study tools (e.g. tracking forms, questionnaires, chart review forms, etc.).
• Develops and implements study protocols/ operation manuals.
• Monitors progress of study activities (e.g. data collection and validation, recruitment, pilot studies, focus groups, etc.) and ensures that study objectives are met.
• Contributes to high level discussions with funding agencies and research teams from other organizations.
• Prepares progress reports independently and/ or collaboratively.
• May participate in the training of new team members and/or clinical staff.
• Ensures that all staff administrative requirements and certifications are complete and current.
• Identifies staff training needs and resources to address needs.
• Assists in the creation and dissemination of staff development materials.
• If assigned to clinical trial, will work with Sponsors/ monitors at clinical sites.
• Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards.
• Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.
• Oversees data collection and conducts data analysis. Implements quality control and quality assurance measures.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of KP systems and databases.
• Makes decisions for day-to-day operations of projects including the resolution of technical problems and questions from project staff.
• Collaborates with Sr. Research Project Managers and Unit Manager to facilitate Unit operations.
• Negotiates and manages time commitments and resources.
• Interfaces with IRB and drafts IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc.
• Supervises and manages the day-to-day activities of project staff including evaluating performance and conducting regular and annual performance meetings.
• Mentors, develops and trains staff.
• Conducts hiring and disciplinary actions in partnership with the Unit Manager.
• Provides consultation to investigators and project coordinators on staffing and staff-related concerns.
• Forms project team(s) and responsible for staff resources.
• May provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams.
• May co-author scientific papers with the investigator for presentation and/ or publication.
• Creates professional presentations and presents at professional/ scientific meetings.
• Serves as a member and may provide leadership on department or study-related committees.
• Prepares, manages and balances project budgets.
• Seeks to develop cost effective ways to manage study resources.
• Assists investigators in developing and preparing grant proposals by contributing to portions of grant proposals.
• May contribute to development of study methodology.