Project Manager, Research

Project Manager, Research-(3283381)

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW STATEMENT :

The Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Health Outcomes and Interdisciplinary Research (CHOIR) within the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking to hire a project manager who will closely with Dr.

Ana-Maria Vranceanu (center director) and center faculty on federally funded clinical trials. CHOIR is an interdisciplinary clinical research center with a longstanding commitment to the development, testing and implementation of mind-body and lifestyle interventions for patients, caregivers and patient-caregiver dyads in both hospital and community settings and across the lifespan.

CHOIR is an established center with multiple NIH funded clinical trials, an internship in Clinical Psychology, a T32 postdoctoral fellowship and a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research.

It is anticipated that the Project Manager will manage 2 large studies or 3 smaller studies, depending on need.

CHOIR participates in professional and academic training and mentorship at every level. As such, we support an inclusive, collegial, collaborative, and energetic work environment and work to champion diversity, individuality, inclusion, and a robust celebration of our differences.

We view this as a core strength of our program, and the foundation of our mentoring approach. We pride on our strong track record of admission to graduate school in clinical psychology or medical school.

More information about CHOIR and current research is available on our webpage :

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Please note, the functions below are representative of major duties that are typically associated with these positions. Specific responsibilities may vary based upon study needs.

Similarly, not all duties that have been outlined will be assigned to each position.

Project Management :

• Responsible for quality control, including all logistics of the study.
• Ensures completion of project according to study timeline.
• Monitors and evaluates lab and procedure data.
• Works with MPIs to prepare study reports as needed.
• Acts as general resource for study information.
• Ensures overall compliance management according to NIH policy.
• Coordinates logistics for meetings / conference events and prepares communication materials.
• Assists with preparation of progress reports.
• Facilitates study meetings
• Prepares progress reports
• Organizes databases, tracks participant flow within studies.
• Keeps up to date with IRB regulations.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED :

• Excellent organizational skills (required)
• Impeccable attention to detail (required)
• Strong communications, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to provide support, direction, and development to staff.
• Ability to make decisions independently and take appropriate initiative.
• Data analyses skills (preferred).
• High level of trust, reliability, and discretion.
• Strong sense of equity in dealing with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and a highly matrixed leadership structure.
• Prior experience working withing behavioral clinical trials (preferred).
• Flexibility and ability to switch tasks and projects as needed (required).

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• MPH strongly preferred
• Prior health care research experience preferred
• Prior experience working with older adults, chronic illness and dementia preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

12.0 FTE

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY :

Please see Principal Duties & Responsibilities’.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Fast paced and dynamic healthcare research center.
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday daytime hours but may vary based upon individual program or event demands up to and including periodic evenings and weekend days.
• MGH Main Campus, Campus.
• Full time in person or hybrid with 4 days in person required.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

MA-Boston-MGH 15 Parkman

Work Locations

MGH 15 Parkman15 Parkman AvenueBoston02114

Research - Other

Organization

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule

Full-timeStandard Hours : 40

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

RegularRecruiting Department : MGH Psychiatry

Job Posting

Mar 26, 2024