Clinical Research Project Manager

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
100 Cambridge Street (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2025
The Rheumatology & Allergy Clinical Epidemiology Research Center (RACER) within the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology (DRAI) and the Mongan Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital is comprised of Harvard Medical School Research Faculty who direct a large portfolio of research funded by foundations, industry, the National Institutes of Health and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. We are seeking an intellectually curious and highly organized individual with supervisory experience to serve as a Research Program and Project Manager. The candidate will work with an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, alongside collaborators from many institutions, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Vanderbilt University, University of Texas Southwestern, and others. RACER uses methods of clinical epidemiology, qualitative and survey research, implementation science, informatics, economics, and computer simulation modeling. Specific studies include large observational database research and research that includes enrollment of patients into cohort and clinical trial studies. Primary conditions studied include drug allergy, and vaccine allergy. The Research Program and Project Manager will play a key role in research program administration, including supervision of research activities, training, and staff, in addition to managing a designated portfolio of individual projects and potentially contributing to projects as a researcher, if interested. When applying, please include a cover letter along with your resume For more information regarding our group, please visit https://www.monganinstitute.org/ https://allergyresearch.massgeneral.org/ https://researchers.mgh.harvard.edu/profile/2517463/Kimberly-Blumenthal In collaboration with the study Principal Investigator(s), responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities: Research Program Management Work with programmatic leadership and research assistants alike to manage the research portfolio by orchestrating competing priorities, deadlines, and workload in a group with many ongoing research projects Coach and develop research assistants in co-mentor role Work with recruiting team to recruit 1-2 new research assistants each year, develop on-boarding and training activities. Develop and implement supervision guidelines for faculty and fellows working with research assistants Ensure research integrity, including data documentation and data management, by developing best practices, provide ongoing training, and monitoring for adherence Manage and participate in grant-writing, including the development of research administration documents Keep team aware of research conferences and associated deadlines Research Project Management Work independently under the general direction of the faculty member Coordinate all administrative aspects of projects At project outset, clarify project goals, deliverables, tasks, timeline, and research team Throughout project duration, plan, track, and report on project tasks, responsible parties, timelines, etc. Delegate project tasks among project team Lead project teams to take a more organized and concrete approach to projects Ensure research quality by closely monitoring adherence to research protocols for each project in management portfolio Serve as a liaison between team members at various sites Develop a comprehensive manual of operating procedures Help prepare grant progress reports and applications and related documents Assist in preparation of slides for lectures and seminars Conduct weekly meetings with collaborators Regulatory Coordination Assist in the preparation and submission of proposals and amendments to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Assist in coordination of a single IRB for multi-site NIH-funded research Ensure protection of human subjects via adherence to all IRB-approved procedures and timely reporting Coordinate and monitor IRB applications and reporting, including all applicable review dates and deadlines to prevent lapses in approval Facilitate the transfer of research data between MGH and collaborating sites in accordance with applicable regulations and policies Maintain electronic study binders to ensure compliance with applicable regulations Research Perform systematic literature reviews and synthesize relevant data Assist in abstract, poster, and manuscript preparation. Contribute directly to and/or lead scientific analysis, abstract submissions, and manuscript development for 1-2 projects at a time. Job qualifications include the following: 3+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting with proven project management and supervisory skills. Master's degree in clinical epidemiology, public health, public policy, management, or related field preferred but not required. Experience working with human subjects research in an MGB affiliated organization preferred but not required. Planning, Organizing, and Coordinating Capacity to monitor and coordinate complex research enterprise. Skilled in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency of research processes and procedures and subsequently execute improvements Excellent time management skills Capable of prioritizing among multiple requests from multiple individuals and able to change direction in response to fluctuating work environment Excellent attention to detail Team Management Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment Ability to manage diverse teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional roles Interest in and proven record of managing and cultivating direct reports Skilled in change management Gets Results/Takes Initiative High personal work standards and sense of urgency about results Excellent ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environment Keen ability to anticipate and solve problems proactively Demonstrates initiative and identifies key priorities, even in ambiguous situations with limited direction Excellent ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraints Consistently demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitude Communication Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to represent the investigators with the utmost professionalism and ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the group Ability to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholders Analytical Skills Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn Rigorous academic and/or professional background including healthcare work Basic familiarity with health outcomes/epidemiology research and/or clinical trials Duties will be carried out in a typical office environment with a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in the Boston-based office). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. There may be opportunities to travel to scientific meetings. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.