Research Project Manager, Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program

Position: Research Project Manager, Cancer & Hematology Clinical Research Program      

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Research Project Manager (RPM) is responsible for providing project management support in service to the overall execution of research initiatives within CH-CRP by all PIs across the program, including meeting necessary quality, and timeline targets, and supporting the development of research operational strategies and workflows in support of achieving program objectives. RPM will focus on establishing/maintaining standard operating procedures, policies to ensure department personnel/investigators are in compliance with research obligations, and applicable policies and regulations; oversee training of research personnel on new or revised SOPs/policies; ensure compliance with reporting to research funders and coordinate with internal and external collaborators. Also contributes to the start-up phase of new clinical trials by coordinating feasibility assessments and site selection processes. The Research Project Manager may be responsible for supervising interns, fellows, and junior research support staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Coordinates and facilitates the research project management life cycle, including initiation, development, and implementation of various complex programmatic oversight projects.
• Responsible for scoping, coordinating research oversight activities, training research staff to new workflows, and monitoring for compliance/performance.
• 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.

Research Management

• Works with Principal Investigators to select the most appropriate methodology and techniques for facilitating the research.
• Responsible for supporting the creation of qualitative and quantitative research plans, designing research questionnaires and moderator guides for investigator-initiated protocols
• Works with research teams (on site and/or off-site), and the project and research directors, to coordinate study initiatives, and conduct pre-research and post-research analyses and evaluations.
• Collects data, summarizes and interprets research/programmatic data and collaborates with Principal Investigator to author journal articles and to present findings at research seminars, study groups and conferences.

Staff Management

• Supervise CH-CRP Interns and Fellows including training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development.
• Schedules and facilitates staff meetings. Plans agenda and ensures that minutes are taken, edited and distributed.

Administrative Duties

• Produces programmatic reports and presentations for various audiences, including staff, investigators, and executive leadership.
• Assists with development and writing of investigator-initiated proposals to obtain funding for ongoing and future research activities.
• Perform administrative duties, tracking and reporting programmatic-level adverse event compliance, data submission compliance, and other study management key performance indicators. 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in related field and minimum of three years’ experience in research public health, health care administration and/or related field, including experience managing projects and operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in data analysis and manuscript preparation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):

• 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.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Power Point, and Excel is essential.
• Must be a proactive problem solver with superb planning, program coordination, and leadership skills.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

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 Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

$61,500.00- $89,500.00

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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