Research Project Manager, Pediatrics

Position: Research Project Manager, Pediatrics

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

Note: up to 20% travel within Boston and domestically

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 and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for oversight and facilitation of NIH pediatric telehealth EMS simulation protocol under the direction of the Principal Investigator. This position will also assist with the administrative oversight of Pediatric Research Services. Organizes, manages, and conducts multiple research projects, with primary responsibility of handling the day to day administrative and management issues related to ongoing research studies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Train research assistants on each new protocol to ensure that all processes are in place, all monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place and providing any additional guidance and assistance.

• 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, progress reports and investigational applications.

• Oversee study recruitment (distribution of mailings/flyers, and outreach via phone/email to local clinics and community partners) Responsible for communicating and coordinating with off-site collaborating research sites.

Coordination

• Coordination and attendance of all study site monitoring visits to ensure regulatory compliance. Maintains regulatory documents for the study team.

• Coordinates and facilitates the research project management life cycle, including initiation, development, and implementation of various complex experimentation projects.

• 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.

• Responsible for scoping, coordinating early research activities, training research staff, and managing the completion of investigational forms.

Research Management

• Works with Principal Investigator to select the most appropriate methodology and techniques for facilitating the research and to author journal articles and present findings at research seminars, study groups and conferences.

• Works withresearch 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 teamto facilitate & ensure protocol adherence, quality assurance and HIPAA compliance.

• Guide staff and self to appropriate trainings to keep up-to-date on the research topic as well as in the conduct of clinical research.

Staff Management

• Supervise support staff (e.g., Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, students, etc.), including training, delegating tasks, overseeing daily activities, mentoring, guiding through demonstration of best practices and offering opportunities for professional development.

• Supervise training in laboratory protocols and compliance with laboratory training.

• Closely monitors participant databases and works with RAs to ensure adequate retention and participation.

• Recruitment/oversight of research assistants and students who are part of the Pediatric Research Services

Administrative Duties

• Oversees some aspects of purchasing, invoices and accounts payable.Assists the PI and grant manager with monitoring expenses, facilitating contracts, ordering materials and documenting all approved variances.Liaisons with Institutional Review Board (IRB) for submissions, correspondence, and regulatory binders.

• Assists with development and writing of proposals to obtain funding for ongoing and future research activities.Maintain regulatory documents for studies and comply with regulatory deadlines for submissions.

• Perform administrative duties associated with the study's Data Monitoring and Safety Board, tracking/reporting adverse events and collecting data specified by the DMSB.

• Oversee subject payment for research participation and Velos documentation for clinical trials.Administrative oversight of the Pediatric Research Services including development of centralizing resources

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

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

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years' clinical research, public health experience, or substance use disorder experience ( including 2 years of research coordinator and management experience.)

• Experience working with med tech is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, have exceptional oral communications and writing skills.

• Previous experience with clinical research, project management, subject recruitment, and IRB submissions required

• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential. Expertise in REDCap database development and database management preferred.

• Experience with clinical trials and regulatory compliance preferred

• Experience working with pregnant women and/or individuals with substance use disorders preferred.

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.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• 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 toTalentacquisition@bmc.orgor call617-638-8582to let us know the nature of your request.

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