Research Manager- Hepatobiliary Surgery, Oakland

Research Manager

University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a full-time Research Manager to assist the Hepatobiliary Surgery team. This position is located at the Kaufmann building in Oakland. This position is Monday-Friday, daylight hours with the potential to work from home 1 day per week after successful completion of training and orientation.

Purpose : Collaborates with all personnel, institutions, and organizations necessary to oversee, coordinate, and maintain Outcome Research data integrity and assure high level of patient follow-up activity.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and distribute outcome data research reports.
• Work collaboratively with researchers holding them accountable for product, timeframes and management of their specific projects.
• Routinely monitors all trials for compliance with FDA, UPMC and IRB compliance; promptly and effectively reports any issues to leadership and assists with developing a plan of action.
• Design consistent process for post-treatment patient follow-up, in conjunction with the maintenance of physician / patient relationship.
• Manage process and content within all program evaluation and clinical research, ensuring consistency with project goals, and appropriate allocation of resources.
• Develop and maintain central follow-up databases.
• Analyze the training needs of project teams and identify relevant training material / courses to address these needs.
• Coordinate and oversee retrieval of prospective and retrospective data.
• Oversee and coordinate governmental audits such as the FDA and NCI.
• Develop and maintain outcomes and disparities clinical research database.
• Participate in and / or lead the comprehensive review of the research projects being managed by others and works with leadership to develop plans to provide the support needed for safe and successful conduct of research to our patients.
• Consultant to all physicians, researchers, specific work groups, and organizations.
• Manage and maintain overall quality assurance.
• Dynamically lead presentations / work sessions to positively influence decisions and perceptions.
• Develop and design procedures for processing outcome research data.
• Maintain integrity and security of all outcome research data.
• Coordinate, process, and prepare outcome research data for relevant statistical analyses.
• Ensure full compliance with all HIPAA regulations and IRB requirements, while maintaining availability of patient-identifiable data.
• Orient, train and supervise all personnel in connection with outcome research data.
• Generate new perspectives, frameworks or innovations that enable research efforts and resolves problems with studies.
• Fosters a mentoring environment.

Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree can replace 2 years of experience. 3-5 years of research experience in health care or a related field. Thorough knowledge and understanding of clinical research practices. Management experience preferred, with experience in database design and programming relevant to multiple data source knowledge and experience interacting with governmental agency audits. Ability to work independently. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Ability to adapt to multiple organizational structures. Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to sudden workload changes. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran