Clinical Research Project Manager

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital CorporationAt Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. - We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.Job SummaryThe 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-BlumenthalQualificationsIn collaboration with the study Principal Investigator(s), responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following activities: -Research Program ManagementWork 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 projectsCoach and develop research assistants in co-mentor roleWork 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 assistantsEnsure research integrity, including data documentation and data management, by developing best practices, provide ongoing training, and monitoring for adherenceManage and participate in grant-writing, including the development of research administration documentsKeep team aware of research conferences and associated deadlinesResearch Project ManagementWork independently under the general direction of the faculty memberCoordinate all administrative aspects of projectsAt project outset, clarify project goals, deliverables, tasks, timeline, and research teamThroughout project duration, plan, track, and report on project tasks, responsible parties, timelines, etc.Delegate project tasks among project teamLead project teams to take a more organized and concrete approach to projectsEnsure research quality by closely monitoring adherence to research protocols for each project in management portfolioServe as a liaison between team members at various sitesDevelop a comprehensive manual of operating proceduresHelp prepare grant progress reports and applications and related documentsAssist in preparation of slides for lectures and seminarsConduct weekly meetings with collaboratorsRegulatory 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 researchEnsure protection of human subjects via adherence to all IRB-approved procedures and timely reportingCoordinate and monitor IRB applications and reporting, including all applicable review dates and deadlines to prevent lapses in approvalFacilitate the transfer of research data between MGH and collaborating sites in accordance with applicable regulations and policiesMaintain electronic study binders to ensure compliance with applicable regulationsResearch Perform systematic literature reviews and synthesize relevant dataAssist 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.Additional Job Details (if applicable)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 CoordinatingCapacity to monitor and coordinate complex research enterprise.Skilled in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency of research processes and procedures and subsequently execute improvementsExcellent time management skillsCapable of prioritizing among multiple requests from multiple individuals and able to change direction in response to fluctuating work environmentExcellent attention to detailTeam ManagementAbility to work successfully in a collaborative environmentAbility to manage diverse teams with different skillsets, work styles, and professional rolesInterest in and proven record of managing and cultivating direct reportsSkilled in change managementGets Results/Takes InitiativeHigh personal work standards and sense of urgency about resultsExcellent ability to anticipate the needs of the group in a fast-paced environmentKeen ability to anticipate and solve problems proactivelyDemonstrates initiative and identifies key priorities, even in ambiguous situations with limited directionExcellent ability to work effectively under pressure and within short time constraintsConsistently demonstrates a positive, "can-do" attitudeCommunication SkillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to represent the investigators with the utmost professionalism and ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the groupAbility to clarify and distill complex issues to a variety of stakeholdersAnalytical SkillsIntellectual curiosity and willingness to learnRigorous academic and/or professional background including healthcare workBasic familiarity with health outcomes/epidemiology research and/or clinical trialsDuties 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.Remote TypeHybridWork Location100 Cambridge StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)EEO Statement:The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.SummaryLocation: Boston-MAType: Full time

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