Research Project Specialist

Job summary
The research project specialist (Project Manager) will work with the faculty in the department of OBGYN and its partners in portfolio management.The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the portfolio of studies from study inception to close out.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Project Management: day to day activities from protocol writing/development, logistical implementation, PI discussions, team meetings, budgeting and contracting.• Ongoing monitoring of projects: status updates (screened, enrolled, on and off study), specimen oversight and process improvements.• Study close out: communication with team, removal of all study specific equipment, contractual close out in distribution of funds.• Regulatory: Gain and maintain all internal and external regulatory approvals for specific studies.• Special Projects/Project Improvement: Set by the Dept/Research administration for improvement and growth of OBGYN research.
Requirements
• BA/BS with at least 6 years of experience or advanced degree with 4 years of experience• Experience managing complex research projects• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Willingness to engage in sensitive or uncomfortable conversations with a large team and individual stakeholders• Experience working with Google Apps (Google Docs, Drive, Calendar) for day-to-day project activities• Experience working with human subjects and IRB issues, especially regarding vulnerable populations• Experience working in REDCap• Earned degree in public health, nursing or biological sciences• Experience working in research (clinical or lab)• Experience working in an academic institution