Manager, Research Management Office

About the role

HJF is seeking a Manager, Research Management Office to provide clinical trial leadership and project management. This position will be in support of the Research Management Office within the Clinical Research & Education Department.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to defining trial objectives with sponsor or PI initiated studies and develops scope and schedules with sponsor and/or PI to meet their goals.
• Contributes to the effective design and implementation of clinical strategy, clinical plan and study protocol.
• Identifies risks and challenges associated with sites/studies/protocols and develop proactive solutions and performs site feasibility assessments.
• Creates study plans and prepares progress reports independently.
• Develops and maximizes internal and external relationships while acting as a liaison between study sponsors, the laboratory and study sites.
• Monitors progress of study submissions and eligibility review activities
• Ensures current reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Interfaces with IRB and drafts IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, etc. as necessary.
• Makes decisions for day-to-day operations of projects including the resolution of technical problems and questions from project staff.
• Collaborates with site coordinators, PI, sponsor or designee, and QA/QC personnel to facilitate Program operations.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements and/or enhancements.
• Contributes to the design and overall goals of the quality control and quality assurance plan for a study, when needed.
• Adheres to compliance and privacy/ confidentiality requirements and standards, including DOD specific regulations and guidance.
• Adheres to GCP and compliance regulations for clinical trials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life sciences, scientific disciplines or equivalent. Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

• Ability to write progress reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish goals and agendas.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of clinical trial processes.
• Thorough knowledge of GCP, human subject research, or equivalent regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Work Environment

This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$110,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.