Research Program Manager

Nemours Foundation•Wilmington, DE

50d

About The Position

The Research Program Manager is responsible for providing direct grants administrative and management support to assigned small to medium size research programs/centers to facilitate the needs of the center directors, investigators, and the associate administrators in areas such as financial management, strategic planning, staffing and administrative oversight, regulatory assistance, and liaison with various ancillary departments, stakeholders, and research leadership. A self-starter who works well independently and has a superior customer service attitude is essential.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of Research experience required
Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

Act as the primary liaison between BRIC and research investigators, managing program and project timelines, milestones, scope, and deliverables.
Facilitate project initiation activities (e.g., kickoff meetings), define objectives and responsibilities, and align expectations across teams.
Monitor progress using tools such as iLab, REDCap, Microsoft Project, or other platforms suited to task tracking and program management.
Track programmatic metrics, generate reports for internal and external stakeholders, and escalate concerns to leadership when appropriate.
Assist with grant proposals, progress reports, and compliance deliverables by gathering program summaries, timelines, and outcomes.
Represent Nemours in national networks such as PEDSnet, attending governance and project meetings, coordinating institutional input and votes with PI teams and IOs.
Serve as a designated PEDSnet reviewer for protocols submitted via the PCORnet Front Door, as assigned.
Coordinate the execution and tracking of data use agreements (DUAs), business associate agreements (BAAs), and other collaborative research contracts.
Support implementation and oversight of privacy-preserving record linkage tools (e.g., Datavant) for multi-site studies.
Manage all IRB submissions, renewals, and amendments related to BRIC-led or BRIC-supported protocols.
Ensure ongoing compliance for BRIC's engagement in PEDSnet, N3C, RECOVER, the proposed DAC, and other major initiatives.
Maintain updated biosketches, CVs, and "Other Support" documents for BRIC-affiliated faculty and staff, ensuring accuracy for grant submission and compliance.
Oversee content development and regular updates for BRIC's website ensuring institutional alignment and effective outreach.
Promote the Pediatric Data Analytics League (PEDAL) workgroup and connect investigators to resources like PEDSnet and Epic Cosmos.
Lead onboarding and orientation efforts for investigators and junior staff engaging with BRIC, offering guidance on processes and project readiness.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by documenting lessons learned and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows.