Clinical Research Program Manager

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

20h • 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 to oversee day-to-day program administration in collaboration with the principal investigator and a multidisciplinary team of researchers, including oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists. The manager contributes to study protocol and procedure development and prepares and submits research manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications. The role also manages hiring and onboarding and maintains working knowledge of clinical research conduct to support program activities and initiatives locally and nationally.

The position oversees research operations, including study protocols, Institutional Review Board (IRB) communications, clinical-trial milestones, data collection, compliance, audits, and coordination with collaborating institutions and Data Safety and Monitoring Boards. It provides operational guidance to CARE members, maintains staff training records and program communications, supports donor-related activities, and manages the program website, study email accounts, and reimbursements.

Management duties include hiring, onboarding, and overseeing research staff, interns, and volunteers; serving as a human resources liaison; assessing equipment and training needs; managing research space and system access; and supporting research technology systems. Other managerial and administrative responsibilities may be assigned as the program’s needs evolve. The position is onsite at 60 Fenwood Road, with a 40-hour scheduled work week and a day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree required.
• At least 2 years of management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• At least 5 years of research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee all 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 for peer-reviewed journals, including literature reviews, outlining methods and findings, and editing manuscripts before submission.
• Assist with abstract and presentation submissions for local, regional, national, and international conferences.
• Assist with CARE study protocols, 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 trials 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.
• Provide CARE members with direction and guidance 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 the CARE meeting schedule, including presentations, journal clubs, and guest speakers.
• Work with the Development Office to support CARE donor activities, including Patient Advisory Councils.
• Keep the program website content current and accurate; manage CARE study email accounts and respond to inquiries; 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 on 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.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager