Research Project Manager (Institute for Computational Medicine)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$29 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Project Manager works under the general supervision of one or more principal investigators (PIs) to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex research project and/or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, the manager collaborates with faculty, develops project plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and oversees project activities. The position is accountable for grant submission and administration and regulatory compliance. It also supervises or oversees other exempt-level research staff, potentially at local or multiple sites. The role partners with investigators to independently manage research conduct on behalf of the PI, participates in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations, and collaborates on protocol development and study design. It oversees study documentation, data management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, finance-related matters, data collection and validation, and data quality control. The manager leads study meetings, contributes to presentations and manuscripts, and hires, supervises, and manages the performance of other exempt-level research staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Five years of related research experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

Partner with investigators and exercise independent judgment in managing research conduct on behalf of the PI.
Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations.
Collaborate with the PI on protocol development and study design.
Develop or oversee the development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms based on the protocol.
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 and validation.
Oversee quality control of study data.
Lead study meetings to examine 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 other exempt-level research staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.