Research Project Manager, The Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

The candidate will effectively collaborate with Trauma/Acute Care Surgery faculty, fellows and study teams to facilitate project goals and coordinate all phases of the research process. They will assist in the creation of appropriate infrastructure necessary to support the Division's growing research program.

The role will provide overall strategic, day-to-day management to ensure critical deliverables adhere to project timelines. Key responsibilities include: organization of study start-up (writing, literature searches, electronic data collection tools, broad study organization), oversight of the development of study protocols and data management, coordination of all meetings and preparation of documents and reports to the Institutional Review Board; progress reports; dissemination of findings including manuscript and presentation development.

The Project Manager will support grantmanship activities including developing grant proposals and coordinating various elements involved in proposal submissions to third-party entities. This position will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.

This position will lead data collection and management efforts and, working with CSPH's biostatistical team. The position may be asked to provide some programming support using SAS and/or STATA.

This position will also support various components of the Division's clinical trials program. The candidate will review, evaluate and make verbal or written reports and perform special projects and related duties as identified by the Division Chief.
The Project Manager must be capable of leveraging project management techniques to effectively manage and track small to large-scale projects across multi-disciplinary teams and collaborations. This individual must be able ensure a high level of satisfaction with a focus on responsiveness, resolution of problem situations, and successful completion of deliverables. Candidate must demonstrate ability to proactively identify and improve projects and processes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables

*Track and manage all project related issues

*Support the coordination, management, and analysis of data

*Assist in development of analysis plans and research protocols and data use agreements in collaboration with study investigators, programmers, and statisticians

*Assist/participate in data analysis, interpretation and presentation of results

*Support manuscript development

*Manage and coordinate IRB guidelines and confidentiality requirements for assigned research projects

*Support in the development and preparation of grant proposals and templates

*Identify, define, and develop funding sources

*Manage and advance multiple projects simultaneously

*Apply consistent approach and delivery consistent quality across engagements

*All other duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to Trauma/Acute Care Division Chief/ Senior Administrative Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required.

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred: Masters in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, decision analysis, health services research, health policy or related discipline.

Experience
Research Related Experience 5-7 years required, and Supervisory Experience 1-2 years preferred.

*A minimum of 2-4 years of prior research experience is preferred.

*Prior experience with manuscript and grant writing and preparation.

*Familiarity/working knowledge of databases such as Excel, Access, REDCap is essential.

*Familiarity/working knowledge of statistical software such as SAS is required.

*Strong critical appraisal skill, quantitative skills, effective communication and exceptional organizational skills are essential.

*Ability to work as a member of a matrix team.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

*Familiarity with medical topics and research methodology is essential.

*Initiative, ability to work independently, and attention to detail are necessary.

*Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, and juggle multiple projects is required.

*Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.

*Past authorship on publications preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The environment is fast paced and might require evening work around deadlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.