Research Program Manager

General Summary/Purpose:

The Research Program Manager will be responsible for the conduct and coordination of protocol for complex and/or multiple research studies. Will be responsible for the development, production and distribution of operating procedures, data collection instruments, databases, study materials, correspondences and reports. Will additionally communicate and coordinate all network activities between multiple study sites including preparation, revision, and compliance of IRB protocols, ensure site compliance and coordination with study protocols, oversee both administrative and clinical patient-related activities, and ensure communication and compliance with regulations of funding agency. A portion of the time is spent enrolling patients into clinical studies. Will also develop and manage databases, work with data analyst to conduct intermittent statistical analyses, and develop, prepare, and submit publications and grant and contract proposals.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

In collaboration with PI, Research Program Administrator and sponsors, participate in the development of study design, data collection tools and standard operating procedures.

• Develop, prepare and submit grant and contract proposals. Prepare project process reports for funding agencies.
• Enrolls patients into clinical studies, including screening and identification of emergency department patients, completing informed consent, obtaining appropriate clinical information and specimens, scheduling and completing follow-up visits, and, if necessary, reporting adverse events.
• Interact daily with investigators, collaborators, and technologists to facilitate a smooth flow for study procedures, and activities. Serve as a liaison with outside collaborators to ensure appropriate implementation of study protocols. Report on protocol progress.
• Using sound judgment, and in a timely fashion, communicates to the PI, Research Program Administrator and other investigators any problems that may require additional attention and/ or procedure changes to protocols.
• Provide oversight of budget expenditures and assist with tracking of project expenditures.
• Develop and implement systems for monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise and work collaboratively with 4-6 research coordinators, research assistants and PhD students. Promote and ensure good clinical practice, ensuring adherence to clinical research protocols.
• Ensure program quality, research fidelity, and adherence to project goals and timelines. Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding participant privacy and regulations surrounding the conduct of human subject research.
• Perform statistical analysis for reports, manuscripts, and quality assurance reports
• Develop and maintain study database. Prepare manuscripts for publication at the level of a first or second author. Demonstrate mastery of electronic manuscript submission to academic journals.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience required.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities required.
• Additional education may substitute for the required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU Equivalency Formula.
• Experience working with human subjects required.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related Master’s degree preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in health science research, data management and analysis.
• Experience in grant reporting and research writing.
• Excellent communication skills necessary along with demonstrated self-management. Sound decision making skills and excellent problem solving skills required.
• Must be autonomous, with a high level of independence.

Any Specific Physical Requirements for the Job:

• This position requires the candidate to meet a flexible schedule, with the ability to work some nights and weekends per study requirements, along with the ability to meet short deadlines and to travel domestically and internationally.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• 4-8 Sr. Research Program Coordinator, Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, PhD Students.

Classified Title:Research Program Manager
Working Title: Research Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range:$52,495-$72,210; commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-4:30pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: 10002848-SOM Em Med Research
Personnel area: School of Medicine

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