Project Manager (Part-Time)

The Geneva Foundation•Bethesda, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager supports the implementation of the research study under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). The Project Manager is responsible for the recruitment of research participants, the management of the data collection, and oversight of the grant budget. The Geneva Foundation is seeking an experienced Program Manager to support the operational, regulatory, and multi-site execution of a high-impact, multi-year Department of Defense (DoD) PRMRP research initiative. This program is developing a first-in-class, patient-matched 3D-printed orthopedic implant system (PM-SDIS) combined with a novel, non-eluting antimicrobial coating (DMPEI) designed to prevent biofilm infections and promote bone integration in severe trauma and limb-salvage cases. The Program Manager will serve as the central operational nexus coordinating activities across The Geneva Foundation, Boston University, the University of Pennsylvania and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Note: This part-time position requires 2 days per week on-site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with remote work for the remaining hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project management required
Minimum of 5 year’s research experience required
Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Project Management Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the management of the study budget and complies with Standard Operating Practices of The Geneva Foundation and site as applicable
Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in the management of and participation in complex research team communications
Advises and assists in management duties of the project
Assists and advises on budgetary and resource management topics
Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants and records at all times
Demonstrates proficiency in performing basic study-related procedures as required
Maintains a collaborative research environment between the PI, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization
Supports and, where appropriate, directs the following research activities: Prepares research study reports to include awareness of regulatory submission process
Executes and maintains research study under the direction of the Principal Investigator
Manages study documentation (paper and electronic formats)
Subject recruitment, enrollment, consenting and follow-up communications, supports, executes, and monitors human performance testing with clinical systems
Maintains documentation of all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
Procures supplies and equipment as authorized per research budget guidelines
Coordinates and schedules study subject groups and individual interviews to include scheduling of available office space/training rooms, access to work areas during and after hours, and preparation of any equipment necessary for data collection
Maintains research study administrative, logistical, technical, and data management functions, following proper security measures where appropriate
Maintains the physical security of the research office space and equipment to include key control
Supports the preparation of manuscripts and reports to include budget discussion, formatting and editing
Performs research and development duties that assist current programs managed or developed to help insure work efforts are successful
Provides technical and after-action reports as requested