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Job Summary
Summary
This project manager will work closely with the PI overseeing multiple projects, including a large industry-funded project. The project manager will be responsible for aspects of project administration, planning and implementing study protocols directly with the PI, overseeing several staff member on these projects, and participating in other study aspects. The project manager will work very independently.
The project manager will also coordinate and carry out study-related activities such as designing data collection instruments and programming study databases, organizing and maintaining various meetings/agendas, assisting with hiring and training of new staff, as well as creating, managing, and maintaining several internal review board protocols.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the project manager for a clinical research and epidemiology lab, which involves working closely with the PI, clinical research coordinators, junior faculty members, trainees, post docs, and collaborators, as well as other teams both inside and outside of MGB. The project manager will work on the creation and coordination of clinical trials and observational studies, including initial planning, regulatory approval, study logistics and implementation, and long-term data management.
Serves as the project manager for a NIH-funded observational studies studying rheumatoid arthritis. Will supervise various staff with recruitment, study visits, and participant communications. Provide insight on project development and strategy.
Responsible for overseeing, orienting, training, and coaching staff, including research assistants and students. Oversees the coordination of staff/faculty schedules when study visits and recruitment are occurring for multiple projects simultaneously. Evaluates staff and assists with annual reviews.
Serves as the primary point of contact for individuals as it pertains to questions regarding the research studies and IRB protocols for projects.
Contributes to writing progress reports, regulatory reports for institutional review board approval, human subjects' annual reviews, development and revision of instruments, and preparation of graphics.
Contributes to manuscript writing by providing study details. Provides investigators with current references. Independently researches the literature and follows up on specific requests from research staff.
Contributes to the development of the methods and design of studies, which may include recruitment strategies and data collection protocols. Recommends changes to protocols and enters data according to written protocols
Independently develops data tracking systems and logs and maintains up to date records on all research subjects as well research core service requests.
Supervises junior staff members and provides assistance to faculty new to research.
Contacts and collects data on subjects. Evaluates subjects to determine eligibility. Makes independent judgments of suitability of potential participants.
Conducts surveys and participates in focus group discussions with patients who suffer with rheumatic diseases. Undertakes drafting and implementation of questionnaires, surveys, interviews and other instruments as needed for research projects.
Communicates regularly with the PIs and research team about all aspects of the research projects.
Performs all other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Project management experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
60 Fenwood Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$62, $90,750.40/Annual
Grade
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