Project Manager II - Academic Public Health Sciences

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position within the Academic Public Health Sciences department at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The role involves overseeing operational activities for clinical sites and coordinating multi-center or multiple large research studies. The Project Manager II will collaborate with principal investigators, manage project implementation and analysis, coordinate hiring and training of staff, oversee recruitment and data collection, and ensure compliance with protocols, regulations, and funding agency requirements. The position also involves budget management, financial reporting, and acting as a liaison with community agencies and study sponsors. This is a grant-funded position.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, Nursing, or Basic Science with two years' relevant administrative and medical experience in research projects or other health-related activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One-year experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles
• Experience in both single- and multi-center studies

Responsibilities

• Oversees the operational activities at the clinical site(s) and coordinates the activities of a multi-center study or multiple large studies.
• Collaborates with principal investigator(s) in developing plans for research projects and to discuss the interpretation of results.
• Negotiates protocol changes with funding agency/sponsor.
• Assumes major responsibility for the successful and timely completion of the tasks that comprise the implementation and analysis phases of a multi-center study or multiple studies including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinates the hiring of and provides direction to support staff.
• Plans and coordinates training sessions for project personnel located at the different clinical sites.
• Oversees recruitment, data collection, and follow-up activities.
• Translates planning and design decisions into concrete activities and tasks for project implementation and sets priorities for project implementation.
• Evaluates and interprets collected clinical data.
• Manages the preparation of progress reports and quality control monitoring; participate in the analysis of study data and the writing of scientific papers for publication.
• Develops data collection forms, procedural manuals, and other documents required for project implementation and evaluation.
• Ensures that all aspects of the study are conducted in accordance to the study protocol and contract, legal aspects adhere to state and federal regulations and guidelines, requirements of the Medical School and the University comply with the conduct of the study, and technical requirements of the funding agency are met, including auditing requirements.
• Conducts site visits to evaluate staff and study activities.
• Coordinates sponsor audits.
• Represents the project to all related community agencies and organizations, serving as the study's liaison, spokesperson, and representative.
• Conducts meetings and visits with potential study sponsors to promote WFUHS as a study site.
• Attends and participates in national and local meetings related to the planning, operation, and evaluation of the study.
• Assists industry representatives (pharmaceutical, device, etc.) in planning and implementing future studies due to extensive knowledge in the specific field of research.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring the study budget(s).
• Compiles and prepares financial progress reports.
• Tracks payments by sponsors, assuring correct amount received for each participant and testing.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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