Research Program and Project Manager

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) within the Mongan Institute is seeking an intellectually curious and highly organized individual with supervisory experience to serve as a Research Program and Project Manager with a focus on research related to adolescent health and HIV. The candidate will work with an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary team from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, alongside collaborators from many institutions, including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the National Institutes of Health, and the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network. MPEC uses methods of clinical epidemiology, economics, and computer simulation modeling to evaluate clinical outcomes, costs, and cost-effectiveness of strategies for preventing, managing, and treating HIV/AIDS, TB, and other diseases, both infectious and non-communicable. The adolescent research portfolio focuses mostly on HIV and includes up to 10 active projects funded by several grants and contracts. The adolescent research team includes 2 faculty, 1 fellow, a senior program manager, 3-5 research assistants, and an administrative team of 5, as well as dozens of collaborators. The Research Program and Project Manager will play a key role in research program administration, including supervision of research activities, training, and staff, in addition to managing a designated portfolio of individual projects and potentially contributing to projects as a researcher, if interested.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study required
Master's degree in public health, public policy, management, or related field required
3+ years of experience in an academic, research, or related setting with proven project management and supervisory skills
Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
Proficiency in project management software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certified candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Develops comprehensive project plans, monitors and manages projects from initiation through completion.
Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.
Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
Owns project plans for medium to large-scale projects.
Provides guidance to project coordinators.
Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.
Plays a key role in research program administration, including supervision of research activities, training, and staff.
Manages a designated portfolio of individual projects.
Potentially contributing to projects as a researcher, if interested.