Research Project Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a full-time Research Project Manager to become an integral part of our team. We offer a positive environment with dedicated colleagues in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. In collaboration with the Principal Investigators, the successful candidate will lead the development, conduct, and coordination of all phases of epidemiological studies aimed at identifying risk and protective factors related to and/or the development of treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The Research Project Manager uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research professional with a full understanding of objectives, regulatory rules, clinical research methods and project management best practices. The Research Project Manager is responsible for strategic planning in order to meet project goals, along with ensuring all reporting and study milestones are met including study activation, recruitment targets, development of study materials, management of regulatory materials, and sponsor requirements. This position also requires the candidate to be responsive to sub-investigators and scientific oversight committees. The Research Project Manager oversees clinical research coordinators and other members of the clinical research team to ensure that staff have uniform training, supervision, and tasks that are appropriate to the job title. The Research Project Manager will also work closely with the data analytics team to interpret and write up results for publication, assist with progress reports; and engage in grant-writing process. The Research Project Manager serves as a scientific liaison between clinical research coordinators, project managers, statisticians, investigators, and other study personnel in the design and preparation of study-related instruments, materials, operations manuals, and site communications. The Research Project Manager may assist the Principal Investigator in budgetary and fiscal matters for the department and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Seasoned, experienced research professional.
- Full understanding of objectives, regulatory rules, clinical research methods and project management best practices.
- Meticulous organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team.
- Ability to multitask.
- Positive attitude.
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think independently.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, conduct, and coordination of all phases of epidemiological studies.
- Identify risk and protective factors related to Parkinson's disease and/or the development of treatments.
- Strategic planning to meet project goals.
- Ensure all reporting and study milestones are met, including study activation, recruitment targets, development of study materials, management of regulatory materials, and sponsor requirements.
- Be responsive to sub-investigators and scientific oversight committees.
- Oversee clinical research coordinators and other members of the clinical research team.
- Ensure staff have uniform training, supervision, and tasks that are appropriate to the job title.
- Work closely with the data analytics team to interpret and write up results for publication.
- Assist with progress reports.
- Engage in the grant-writing process.
- Serve as a scientific liaison between clinical research coordinators, project managers, statisticians, investigators, and other study personnel in the design and preparation of study-related instruments, materials, operations manuals, and site communications.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in budgetary and fiscal matters for the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
