Research Project Manager, The Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

27d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Mass General Brigham (MGB) provides expert, compassionate care to trauma and emergency surgery patients. With a multidisciplinary team of outstanding physicians and surgeons, nurses, and support staff, the division is dedicated to ensuring patients receive the best treatments-24 hours a day, seven days a week-at every step along their journey from injury to recovery. Established in 2005 as a joint initiative of Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), CSPH's mission is to advance the science of surgical care delivery by studying effectiveness, equity, and value at the health system and population levels, to inform policy, and to provide support for faculty and trainees committed to excellence in surgical health services research (HSR). CSPH's expertise in HSR also informs its work in addressing the burden of surgical disease in lower and middle income countries and resource-poor settings. Supporting a team of health services/outcomes and clinical researchers, the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery seeks a Research Project Manager to provide high-quality project management for key research projects including the Division's health services research program within the Center for Surgery and Public Health. Research priority areas will include but not be limited to Healthcare Disparities; Patient Oriented Policy and Practice (PPOPP); Comparative Effectiveness; Appropriateness of Care; Quantitative and Qualitative Research in HSR; Global Surgery/Implementation Science; and Education and Training, among other initiatives. The candidate will effectively collaborate with Trauma/Acute Care Surgery faculty, fellows and study teams to facilitate project goals and coordinate all phases of the research process. They will assist in the creation of appropriate infrastructure necessary to support the Division's growing research program. The role will provide overall strategic, day-to-day management to ensure critical deliverables adhere to project timelines. Key responsibilities include: organization of study start-up (writing, literature searches, electronic data collection tools, broad study organization), oversight of the development of study protocols and data management, coordination of all meetings and preparation of documents and reports to the Institutional Review Board; progress reports; dissemination of findings including manuscript and presentation development. The Project Manager will support grantmanship activities including developing grant proposals and coordinating various elements involved in proposal submissions to third-party entities. This position will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities. This position will lead data collection and management efforts and, working with CSPH's biostatistical team. The position may be asked to provide some programming support using SAS and/or STATA. This position will also support various components of the Division's clinical trials program. The candidate will review, evaluate and make verbal or written reports and perform special projects and related duties as identified by the Division Chief. The Project Manager must be capable of leveraging project management techniques to effectively manage and track small to large-scale projects across multi-disciplinary teams and collaborations. This individual must be able ensure a high level of satisfaction with a focus on responsiveness, resolution of problem situations, and successful completion of deliverables. Candidate must demonstrate ability to proactively identify and improve projects and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required.
Research Related Experience 5-7 years required, and Supervisory Experience 1-2 years preferred.
A minimum of 2-4 years of prior research experience is preferred.
Prior experience with manuscript and grant writing and preparation.
Familiarity/working knowledge of databases such as Excel, Access, REDCap is essential.
Familiarity/working knowledge of statistical software such as SAS is required.
Strong critical appraisal skill, quantitative skills, effective communication and exceptional organizational skills are essential.
Ability to work as a member of a matrix team.
Familiarity with medical topics and research methodology is essential.
Initiative, ability to work independently, and attention to detail are necessary.
Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize, and juggle multiple projects is required.
Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred: Masters in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, decision analysis, health services research, health policy or related discipline.
Past authorship on publications preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and deliverables
Track and manage all project related issues
Support the coordination, management, and analysis of data
Assist in development of analysis plans and research protocols and data use agreements in collaboration with study investigators, programmers, and statisticians
Assist/participate in data analysis, interpretation and presentation of results
Support manuscript development
Manage and coordinate IRB guidelines and confidentiality requirements for assigned research projects
Support in the development and preparation of grant proposals and templates
Identify, define, and develop funding sources
Manage and advance multiple projects simultaneously
Apply consistent approach and delivery consistent quality across engagements
All other duties as assigned