Oversees management of all aspects of five (5) or more medium to large scale studies or research program. Leads and mentors Project Managers and staff. Works independently in accordance with established objectives. Work subject to occasional review.
Essential Functions:
- Oversees management of all aspects of five (5) or more medium to large scale studies or research program
- Guides the design and development of well-defined research
- Develops, interprets and implements standards, procedures, policies, and protocols for research programs
- May collaborate on determining strategic direction of research program
- May serve as a consultant on multiple studies
- Recognized expert in complex analytic problem solving, project and client management
- Prepares progress reports independently and/ or collaboratively
- Collaborates with Unit Manager to identify training needs for overall department unit; develop and disseminate department unit training plan; and oversee training implementation
- 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
- Collaborates with Unit Manager to determine overall strategic direction of Unit and assists in management of Unit operations
- Negotiates and manages time commitments and resources
- Interfaces with IRB and drafts IRB protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, etc
- Mentors and develops Project Managers and staff
- Assists with the development and dissemination of training plans
- Provides consultation to Project Managers on staffing and staff-related concerns
- May supervise staff to include performance evaluation and may conduct hiring and disciplinary actions in partnership with Unit Manager
- Forms project teams and responsible for staff resources
- Provides 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
- Provides budget expertise, and prepares, manages and evaluates budgets
- Assist investigators in developing and preparing grant proposals by drafting substantial portions of grant proposals
- May contribute to development of study methodology
Qualifications:
THIS IS A REPOST OF 066313.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or related field.
- Master's or PhD degree, preferably in a healthcare field.
- Extensive (usually eight (8) plus years) experience in a healthcare and/or research setting to include management responsibility.
- Ability and/or experience developing and implementing research instruments.
- Ability and/or experience conducting and interpreting quantitative and/ or qualitative analyses.
- Ability and/or experience in identifying key business opportunities and/ or issues and in developing appropriate action plans.
- Professional experience (eight (8) plus years) in research principles, design and strategies, biostatistical analyses and data interpretation preferred.
- Prior experience as a Project Manager on at least four (4) medium to large projects, preferably research projects.
- A minimum of six (6) plus years of personnel management preferred.
- Experience developing and presenting professional reports and presentations to senior-level audiences.
- Experience developing and managing budgets, preferably research project budgets.
- Experience leading and managing other professionals through influence and collaboration.
- Understanding of the operations and/or business of Kaiser Permanente and health policy trends preferred.
Notes:
- Position may require occasional travel to other KP Medical Centers and collaborating institutions.
- Position will be conditional and duration will be based on the availability of grant funds to support this position.
- Upon completion of the initial grant-funded project, grant funded individuals may be assigned to other grant funded projects, if operationally feasible.
-Will provide consultative and operational support within a large department unit.
-Will help oversee staff and assist with fielding staff questions and addressing staff issues.
- In partnership with the PM group and the Unit manager, the Sr. Project Manager will work to develop and implement a training program for team members and work to continuously improve the Unit and its ability to provide superior service to its internal and external customers.
- The training program will be ongoing and serve as a critical step towards ensuring a base level of competency for all staff and address the needs of the Unit's internal and external customers.
- The Sr. Project Manager will also provide consultative services to investigators in the development and initial roll-out of their research projects.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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