Research Program Administrator

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

1d • $67,725 - $111,717 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Program Administrator coordinates and facilitates the program objectives of all federally funded clinical research projects and other pharmaceutical and foundation supported studies within established short and long-term goals. This role administers programs and day-to-day research operations including grant management, grant preparation, financial activities, regulatory affairs, program and protocol development, quality assurance, and data management. The position establishes systems and procedures for smooth coordination of research activities and supports the academic mission of the Emergency Medicine Department of Research at Brown University Health. Employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate core Success Factors such as Instilling Trust, Valuing Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaboration.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in public or hospital administration or biomedical sciences is required.
• Experience in working with the subject population.
• Demonstrative knowledge of Federal regulations pertaining to clinical research using human subjects, especially in vulnerable populations.
• At least six years’ experience in the required field.
• Three or more progressively more years of responsible experience, depending on the size and complexity of the program(s).
• Experience should demonstrate leadership and training skills.
• Knowledge of research regulations.
• Ability to work with collaborative groups.

Responsibilities

• Assists investigators with development, design, and data management specifics of research studies.
• Coordinates the research activities of the work group and collaborates on projects within the department.
• Ensures compliance in the regulatory aspects of research activities.
• Assists research investigators in budgeting and managing financial accounts effectively within the guidelines and policies established by the Hospital and sponsoring agencies.
• Resolves problems as required.
• Creates and maintains an effective, productive grants management team through collaborative measures.
• Monitors research through internal audits and by working with the resources of the Brown University Health, Office of Grants and Contracts to ensure adherence to protocols and procedures, sufficient productivity, efficiency, and alignment with other relevant programs.
• Develops and maintains complete records of protocol approval status and annual reviews.
• Coordinates all required submissions related to protocol, physicians, and procedures to the Research Projections Office, Office of Research Administration (RPO).
• Monitors all studies in the area of responsibility to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and federal regulations, including documentation and consenting procedures.
• Develops and maintains accurate fiscal reports on the status of research activities and distributes them to research investigators and research leadership as requested, through collaborative measures with the Department Finance team.
• Assists in the timely completion of institutional and funding agency reports.
• Forecasts and reviews the financial status of grant monies with investigators.
• Ensures timely submission of information necessary to comply with hospital, state, federal, and funding institutions' regulations.
• Supports department mentorship programs and professional development, including strategic planning in service to the department mission.
• Participates in the coordination and oversight of activities, projects, and initiatives that serve the needs of training, educating, and career development for faculty and center staff.
• Supervises the Department Grants and Contracts team, including hiring, training, and coordination of work assignments.
• Disciplines and conducts performance reviews for the team and monitors adherence to protocol and procedures as appropriate.
• Reviews and approves time and attendance entries for staff.
• Meets on a regular basis with departmental management as needed.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through appropriate educational opportunities and literature.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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