Research Project Manager, Epidemiologic Research (Durational with Benefits)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in a healthcare and/or research setting to include management responsibility.
• Minimum six (6) years of professional experience in research principles, design and strategies, biostatistical analyses and data interpretation.
• Minimum five (5) years of self-directed work managing projects, preferably research projects.
• Minimum four (4) years leadership experience to include two (2) years of direct personnel management experience.
• Masters degree in public health, healthcare administration, epidemiology, or related field, OR six (6) years of experience in a directly related field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Ability and/or experience in developing and implementing research instruments.
• Conducts and interprets quantitative and/ or qualitative analyses.
• Experience developing and presenting professional reports and presentations to senior-level audiences.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, preferably research project budgets.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Masters degree, preferably in the healthcare field.
• 5-10 years management experience with data only and recruitment, industry- and federally-funded studies.

Benefits

Durational position with benefits.