Clinical Research Project Manager
About The Position
A full-time Project Manager position at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital, supervised by Dr. Anastasia Yendiki. The role joins the investigative team of the Center for Large-Scale Imaging of Neural Circuits (LINC), a multi-site consortium within the NIH BRAIN Initiative CONNECTS program. The program aims to map brain connections across scales using innovative imaging technologies and machine learning. The Project Manager coordinates activities between the MGH LINC team and academic partner institutions across the network, supporting timely implementation of data acquisition and analysis goals. The role offers work in a fast-paced neuroimaging research environment, collaboration with researchers from varied disciplines, and opportunities to participate in publications. The position manages multiple clinical research studies and directly hires and supervises Clinical Research Coordinators. It serves as a key liaison with sponsors, the IRB, core laboratories, site principal investigators, and study staff. The Project Manager coordinates trial initiation and patient recruitment, expedites project approvals and study start-up, helps develop and maintain standard operating procedures, develops advertising strategies for recruitment, and oversees budgets and subcontracts with associated institutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
- 5–7 years of research-related experience required.
- Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise and train staff.
- Strong database management and computer skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to solve problems effectively.
- Strong budget management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in a related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple clinical research studies.
- Directly hire and supervise Clinical Research Coordinators and oversee study staff operations.
- Serve as a liaison with sponsors, the IRB, core laboratories, site principal investigators, and study staff.
- Coordinate trial initiation and patient recruitment.
- Expedite project approvals and study start-up.
- Develop and maintain project standard operating procedures.
- Develop advertising strategies to support recruitment.
- Oversee budget management and subcontracts with associated institutions.
- Coordinate the MGH LINC team's work with academic partner institutions across the CONNECTS network.
- Support timely implementation of consortium data acquisition and analysis goals.
- Write operations manuals.
- Participate in formulating study policies and procedures.
- Prepare Case Report Forms.
- Coordinate multi-center trials with NIH, FDA, and private foundations.
- Report study progress at investigators' meetings.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
