Research Project Manager (Research Administration)
About The Position
The Research Project Manager works under the general supervision of one or more principal investigators to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a complex research project or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, the role collaborates with faculty, develops project plans and standard operating procedures, and oversees research activities. The position is accountable for grant submission and administration, regulatory compliance, and supervision or oversight of exempt-level research staff, potentially across multiple sites. The role provides flexible operational and scientific support across research and program initiatives focused on adolescent, family, and community health. It coordinates cross-project priorities and supports implementation, partner engagement, grant-related work, and research and program deliverables. The position may involve travel and non-standard work hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Five years of related research experience.
- Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and produce polished written materials.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with community-engaged health research.
- Experience with qualitative research.
Responsibilities
- Partner with investigators and independently manage the conduct of research on behalf of the principal investigator.
- Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, principal investigators, and funding organizations.
- Collaborate with the principal investigator on protocol development and study design.
- Develop or oversee the development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms based on study protocols.
- Train and provide oversight on research data management and regulatory compliance.
- Develop or oversee study budgets and ensure all study costs are included.
- Manage finance-related issues.
- Ensure the development, testing, and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures for efficient data collection.
- Oversee data collection, validation, and study data quality control.
- Lead study meetings to review data, determine next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
- Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
- Hire, supervise, and manage the performance of exempt-level research staff.
- Coordinate cross-project priorities by organizing work plans, tracking deadlines and deliverables, and following up on action items across research and program teams.
- Prepare and refine project materials, including grant proposal content, funder updates, research summaries, presentations, training resources, and dissemination products.
- Coordinate meetings, trainings, webinars, and collaborative activities with academic, clinical, and community partners, including communications and logistical follow-up.
- Support emerging research and administrative priorities through background research, information synthesis, briefing preparation, and assistance with new initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
