Research Project Manager
About The Position
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position as Research Project Manager. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Project Manager will serve as a key operational and administrative lead for a large, grant-funded, multi-site research program within the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at RFMH/NYSPI and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The Research Project Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator(s) and senior leadership to oversee day-to-day project operations and research team coordination. This role will support the successful execution of complex research initiatives under multi-site research programs, and will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuity of program operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, neuroscience, social sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and at least (4) years of directly related research program management experience
- At least (2) years of experience coordinating or managing grant-funded research programs, clinical research, or multi-study projects
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in psychology, public health, neuroscience, clinical research, or a related field
- At least (3) or more years of experience supporting or overseeing clinical trials, including regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or sponsor monitoring activities
- At least (1) year of experience coordinating multi-site or collaborative research studies involving two or more institutions
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Principal Investigators and Division leadership to independently manage and coordinate daily operations of large, multi-study, grant-funded research programs and networks
- Manage research team operations, including staffing coordination, onboarding, training and mentoring of new staff, timeline management, and workflow optimization across multiple studies.
- Serving as an internal quality control monitor and ensuring adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements
- Support the launch and ongoing management of new research initiatives, including multi-site studies, collaborative projects, and clinical trials
- Create, implement, and oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality assurance, and compliance across research activities and protocols
- Assist with the development and preparation of grant submissions, including coordination of administrative materials, budgets, and supporting documentation
- Create, submit, and maintain IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and regulatory documents in accordance with sponsor requirements and institutional IRB standards
- Serve as a central liaison between investigators, research staff and administrative offices across institutions, acting as a key resource for research operations and compliance
- Ensure project milestones, deliverables, reporting obligations, and regulatory requirements are met in accordance with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package.
- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
