Research Project Manager

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group PC • Washington, DC

12h • $70,551 - $88,189 • Onsite

About The Position

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) is hiring a Research Project Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI), supporting the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD), a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-led collaboration focused on vaccine safety surveillance and epidemiological research. The role manages the planning, coordination, and execution of research activities and related administrative and operational efforts. The position is based out of MAPMG’s regional office in Washington, D.C., and requires the ability to commute there as needed; candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Reporting to the Lead Research Project Manager, MAPRI, the Research Project Manager coordinates research in accordance with study protocols, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and other regulatory requirements. This is a full-time, 100% grant-funded contract position contingent on federal grant funding; the position may be eliminated if that funding ends. Travel with the study team to annual funder meetings may be required as needed. Documentation for the influenza vaccine is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Hospital/Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of project management experience in a research environment is preferred.
• Experience with Institutional Review Board submissions, Data Use Agreement execution, study protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including analysts, physician researchers, and administrative staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, and consulting skills.
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Must be able to commute to Washington, D.C., as needed.
• Must currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.
• External hires must pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Background knowledge of vaccine safety research.
• Experience working with federal agencies and multi-site collaborative research teams.
• Experience collecting and managing data in REDCap.
• Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of research studies and maintain tracking systems to ensure project timelines, goals, and deliverables are met.
• Participate in research protocol development, implementation, and interpretation in partnership with scientists, physician researchers, and other research staff.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures for financial compliance and collaborate with administrative teams to address budget-related issues.
• Facilitate communication among internal study teams, external research partners, and project funders through working groups, meetings, and conference calls.
• Collaborate with grants and contracts teams to develop, review, and manage research agreements, including contracts, subawards, and Data Use Agreements.
• Monitor data collection, data quality audits, regulatory compliance, and other study activities to support timely and accurate project execution.
• Assist with IRB applications and continuing review requirements to ensure compliance with human subjects research requirements.
• Coordinate research tasks and activities across analysts, investigators, clinical staff, administrative teams, and other stakeholders.
• Develop project schedules and deadlines, identify potential issues or deviations, and recommend or implement solutions with investigators and project leadership.
• Support manuscripts, abstracts, posters, quarterly progress reports, and other research deliverables for funders and scientific conferences.
• Participate in multi-site working groups and meetings and travel with the study team to annual funder meetings as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families, effective on the first day of employment.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Maternity and parental leave.
• Pension plan and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level