Research Project Manager

About the role

The Research Project Manager, Center for Communicable and Emerging Infectious Diseases for the Havey Institute for Global Health will work directly for Dr. Claudia Hawkins, Center Director. The incumbent will work closely with the center's international NIH grants and faculty members supporting their global projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages all activities associated with biomedical &/or social-behavioral research studies considered very complex by the inclusion of several of the following: multiple investigators, teams, sites, sub-contracts, participants, longitudinal assessments/ interventions; &/or multi-million dollar budgets.
• Ensures completion of contract requirements & client specifications.
• Oversees day-to-day operations including identifying & securing needed resources; creating, implementing, monitoring, & updating project plans; facilitating meetings with appropriate parties; tracking tasks/deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones &/or goals are attained; monitoring & reporting progress as appropriate; & resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner.
• May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants.
• Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

Requirements

• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related field.
• Experience in managing complex research projects and overseeing study activities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and relevant regulations.

Skills

• Statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Academic writing and manuscript preparation.
• Grant management and proposal writing.
• Logistical management and project coordination.
• Technical leadership and problem-solving.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $63,079 to $70,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

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