Clinical Research Program Manager

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer and Well-being Research Program (CARE) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Program Manager for its multidisciplinary team. Working closely with the principal investigator and researchers across oncology, palliative care, psychiatry, and psychology, the manager oversees the day-to-day administration of program activities and supports clinical research initiatives locally and nationally. The role contributes to study protocol and procedure development and the preparation and submission of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and grant applications. The manager oversees research operations, including IRB communications, clinical trial milestones, multi-site study procedures and compliance, data collection, audits, and Data Safety and Monitoring Board processes. The position also manages hiring, onboarding, staff guidance and training records, program communications and schedules, research space and technology, and other administrative needs.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required.
Minimum of 2 years of management experience required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee laboratory projects.
Support grant submissions by summarizing instructions and required elements, assisting with proposal writing, developing document templates, and collecting documentation from investigators and study sites.
Assist with manuscript preparation, including literature reviews, outlining study methods and findings, and editing manuscripts before submission.
Assist with abstract and presentation submissions for local, regional, national, and international conferences.
Write protocols for CARE studies, including IRB applications and informed consent documents; define project timelines; and maintain study amendments and continuing reviews.
Develop standard operating procedures and templates with the principal investigator to improve efficiency and consistency across studies.
Oversee IRB communications regarding projects.
Monitor clinical trial progress against project milestones.
Oversee study procedures, compliance, and communications with collaborating institutions for multi-site trials.
Oversee data collection with clinical research coordinators to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate processes with Data Safety and Monitoring Boards for clinical trials.
Guide CARE members on day-to-day issues and activities and interpretation of hospital and regulatory policies.
Maintain centralized training records for research staff.
Maintain and update CARE email distribution lists and manage meeting schedules, including presentations, journal clubs, and guest speakers.
Work with the Development Office on activities for CARE donors, including Patient Advisory Councils.
Oversee the program website to keep content current and accurate; manage CARE study email accounts and respond to inquiries; and submit study team reimbursements.
Manage hiring for new clinical research coordinator and project manager positions.
Onboard and oversee new research staff, interns, and volunteers.
Serve as a liaison for human resources issues.
Assess computer equipment acquisition and training needs.
Manage CARE research space.
Oversee system access and support use of research technology systems.
Perform other managerial and administrative responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the CARE research program.