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 Functions:
- 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
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Substantial experience (usually seven (7) plus years) in a healthcare and/or research setting to include management responsibility
- Ability and/or experience in developing and implementing research instruments
- Ability and/or experience conducting and interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses
- Professional experience (six (6) plus years) in research principles, design and strategies, biostatistical analyses and data interpretation preferred
- A minimum of five (5) plus years of self-directed work managing projects, preferably research projects
- A minimum of four (4) plus years of direct personnel management experience
- Experience developing and presenting professional reports and presentations to senior-level audiences
- Experience developing and managing budgets, preferably research project budgets
- Master's degree or equivalent experience in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or related field
- Master's degree, preferably in a healthcare field
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP certification or similar certification highly preferred; MPH preferred.
-Individual should have strong project management skills and a good understanding of process flow.
-Selected candidate should have substantial project management experience, with the demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and troubleshoot issues.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills will be key.
-Must be able to work independently and have a broad understanding of research and the research process, at a minimum.
Notes:
-Position to support various projects. Some project areas may include bladder cancer, prostate cancer and infrastructure development for the Center for Effectiveness and Safety Research (CESR) program.
-Management may include the oversight and coordination of work of junior staff members and providing staff mentorship, training and support.
-Will collaborate with the Sr. Research PM and Unit Manager to facilitate Unit operations.
-Individual will provide support and required documentation for each performance area to ensure projects track efficiently and on budget.
-Travel to various regional medical centers and collaborating institutions for data collection and meetings may be required.
-Evening and weekend work may be required.
-The 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.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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