Clinical Research Project Manager

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time Project Manager position is available at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), under the supervision of Dr. Anastasia Yendiki. The project manager will join the investigative team of the center for Large-Scale Imaging of Neural Circuits (LINC) (https://connects.mgh.harvard.edu), a multi-site consortium that is part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (CONNECTS) program (https://www.ninds.nih.gov/news-events/highlights-announcements/nih-brain-initiative-launches-projects-develop-innovative-technologies-map-brain-incredible-detail). The goal of this program is to produce first-ever maps of brain connections across scales, by combining innovative imaging technologies and machine learning. The project manager will interface between the LINC team at MGH and academic partner institutions across the CONNECTS network, to coordinate the activities of a multi-site consortium and ensure the timely and successful implementation of its data acquisition and analysis goals. The position offers the opportunity to join a fast-paced research environment at the cutting edge of neuroimaging method development, to work closely with researchers from a wide range of backgrounds (e.g., engineering, computer science, neuroscience, neuroanatomy), and to participate in publications. Job Summary Summary: Responsible for the management of multiple clinical research studies and the direct hiring and supervision of Clinical Research Coordinators. Serves as the key liaison with the sponsor, IRB, core laboratories, site P.I.'s, as well as all levels of study staff. Will also coordinate trial initiation, patient recruitment, and expedite project approval and study start-up time. Responsibilities also include participation in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for the projects, developing advertising strategies to support recruitment activities, oversee budget management and subcontracts with associated institutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Research Related Experience 5-7 years required
Supervisory Experience 1-2 years preferred
A background relevant to neuroscience, as evidenced by relevant coursework. The ideal candidate will have a degree in neuroscience, biology, or related field, and an interest in learning about cutting-edge imaging tools.
Strong quantitative skills.
High comfort level with computers, and ability to acquire new computer skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to supervise others.
Ability to work independently as well as within an integrated research team.
A high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality assurance and analysis of biomedical data and coding experience.

Responsibilities

Supervises operations of all study staff.
Writes operations manuals.
Participates in the formulation of policies and procedures for the study.
Prepares Case Report Forms.
Coordinates multi-center trials with NIH, FDA and Private foundations.
Reports study progress at investigators' meetings.
Ensure the timely and successful completion of annual project milestones:
Communicate milestones to the investigative teams responsible for them
Facilitate communication between teams as needed to achieve milestones
Monitor progress and propose actions to overcome obstacles
Communicate progress and issues to the PI
Manage data flow
Interface with research staff across sites to ensure timely exchange of data
Perform regular reviews of remote and local databases to identify redundancies and improve organization
Assist with data quality assurance
Manage documentation and training materials for team members
Work with team members to compile documentation for common data acquisition and analysis pipelines
Ensure that documentation remains up to date
Serve as a point person for interfacing with NIH:
Compile annual milestone reports
Communicate with NIH program staff regarding progress or changes to milestones
Organize in-person or hybrid meetings and events of the investigative team, e.g.:
Regular meetings of local team at MGH
Regular meetings with teams across sites
Biannual coding retreats
Annual site visits by NIH program staff and external advisory board
Assist with organizing CONNECTS network-wide activities, in coordination with staff from other CONNECTS projects, e.g.:
Regular meetings of CONNECTS working groups
Annual CONNECTS network-wide meetings
Coordinate training & outreach activities:
Set up and monitor annual application process for trainees
Assist with reviewing applications and assigning trainees to teams/programs
Organize training camps and trainee project presentations
Manage day-to-day operations of the investigative team, e.g.:
Preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations
Maintenance of IRB or biosafety protocols and material transfer agreements
Scheduling of scan sessions
Packing and shipping of biological samples to collaborating sites
Purchasing requests for equipment and supplies
Assist with team supervision:
Onboard new team members
Supervise research assistants
Assist with performance reviews and corrective action