Position: Research Project Manager

Department: Research - Psychiatry

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The We-RISE VP Study (PI: Dr. Deja Clement) is a collaborative qualitative study aimed at identifying barriers and facilitators to substance use treatment and HIV prevention using qualitative interviews (N=30) with women who use drugs and who are at-risk for HIV at Victory Programs (community partner). Additionally, 2-3 focus groups with Victory Programs’ staff and providers, to get their perspectives on the best supports for this population, will be completed.

The RPM will oversee two or more domestic and/or international research projects under the direction of senior managers/directors and Principal Investigators. Major responsibilities of managing the grant-funded research projects include working with the study team to develop study protocols, assessment instruments, and Institutional Review Board protocols; monitor study implementation; assist with manuscripts and presentations; ensure compliance with reporting to NIH, and to coordinate new grant applications. Will monitor budgets/spending and coordinate contracts with independent consults and subcontractors. May be responsible for hiring and supervising any research support staff working on a full time, part time, or temporary basis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Coordinates and facilitates the research project management life cycle, including initiation, development, and implementation of various complex experimentation projects.
• Responsible for scoping, coordinating early research activities, training research staff, and managing the completion of investigational forms.
• Coordinates research teams, and manages research project timelines, to ensure research trials or milestones are completed within the specified and in line with annual objectives.
• Meets regularly with stakeholders, including research staff, clients and study teams, to collect and communicate business and research requirements, and set expectations for research-related work.
• Responsible for the completion of both research and project management deliverables, including project plans and research schedules, competitive intelligence reports, progress reports and investigational applications.

Research Management

• Works with Principal Investigators to select the most appropriate methodology and techniques for facilitating the research.
• Responsible for producing qualitative and quantitative research plans, designing research questionnaires and moderator guides.
• Works with research teams (on site and/or off-site), and the project and research directors, to coordinate fieldwork initiatives, and conduct pre-research and post-research analyses and evaluations.
• Works with research team to facilitate & ensure protocol adherence, quality assurance and HIPAA compliance.
• Collects data, summarizes and interprets research data.
• Collaborates with Principal Investigator to author journal articles and to present findings at research seminars, study groups and conferences.

Staff Management

• Supervise support staff (e.g., Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, etc), including training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development.
• Prepares performance evaluations, submits timesheets; responsible for hiring, disciplining and processing terminations in accordance with established polices.
• Schedules and facilitates staff meetings. Plans agenda and ensures that minutes are taken, edited and distributed.

Administrative Duties

• Manages purchasing, invoices and accounts payable for the department.  Assists the Principal Investigator with monitoring expenses, facilitating contracts, ordering materials and documenting all approved variances.
• Liaisons with Institutional Review Board (IRB) for submissions, correspondence, and regulatory binders, including administrative amendments.
• Assists with development and writing of proposals to obtain funding for ongoing and future research activities.
• Perform administrative duties associated with the study’s Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking and reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DMSB. Responsible for all other administrative duties related to research activities.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in related field (may consider candidates with Bachelor’s degree who have at least 6 years directly related research and/or clinical experience).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in research public health, health care administration and/or related field, including experience managing projects and operations.   

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, have exceptional oral communications and writing skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Experience in data analysis and manuscript preparation is helpful.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, and Excel is essential.
• Must be a proactive problem solver with superb planning, program coordination, and leadership skills.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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