Sr. Research Project Manager (Urology)

About the role

The Sr. Research Project Manager works in collaboration with Principal Investigator(s) (PI(s)) to set the direction for multiple research projects within a large program. Plans and directs the conduct of research operations which typically involve multiple projects, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks. Develops project plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and oversees all research activities. Responsible for managing research staff, developing and implementing effective data management and regulatory procedures, providing education to research staff, and ensuring research staff are properly trained.

Additionally, this role manages day-to-day operations, including staff of the Surgical Learning Innovation Center of Excellence (SLICE) in collaboration with the lead PI. Responsibilities include management of educational curriculum for residents and courses for internal and external collaborators, oversight of the production unit for SLICE (including 3D printing of models and project management), coordination with external vendors and internal leadership, and support for fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigator(s) and exercise independent judgement in directing the conduct of the research.
• Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations and contribute to decisions impacting conduct of research.
• Provide support and guidance to the research team.
• Collaborate with PI on protocol development and evaluation.
• Develop or oversee development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol.
• Train and provide oversight of research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
• Ensure the development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures for efficient data collection.
• Oversee data collection and validation.
• Oversee quality control of study data.
• Develop or oversee development of study budget(s) in collaboration with the finance team and ensure all study costs are included.
• Responsible for financial management of the program.
• Assist PIs in preparing grant applications and progress reports.
• Contribute to manuscripts and presentations.
• Responsible for the recruitment, education, training, and supervision of research staff.
• Manage educational curriculum for residents and courses for internal and external collaborators.
• Manage the production unit for SLICE, including 3D printing of models, project management for timely delivery, and coordination of deadlines.
• Coordinate with external vendors, participants, and internal Department leadership.
• Coordinate with the development team to support fundraising activities for SLICE and the Department of Urology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Six years of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Skills

• Budget Management - Advanced
• Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
• Finance Project Management - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Project Management - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Resource Data Quality Assurance - Advanced
• Research Design - Advanced
• Scientific Writing - Advanced
• Strategic Thinking - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Pay

Starting salary range: $64,600 - $113,300 annually ($89,000 targeted).

Schedule

Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.