Research Study Manager - Center for Digital Health & Optimization - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will direct and oversee multiple research projects in the Center for Applied Digital Health and Optimization Methods. The role involves providing a cohesive, collaborative, and mutually supportive environment to enhance the quality, quantity, and timeliness of services to research projects. Key duties include assigning project responsibilities to research staff, overseeing the successful and timely execution of activities to achieve project goals, and supporting the goals of the principal investigator, center, and department.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, or related
2 years of research experience including recruitment of study participants, consenting of participants and following a research study protocol.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to work independently and with a study team
Highly developed organizational skills
Effective time management skills
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques
High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to complete Human Subjects Protection within the first week of employment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and assess progress toward study milestones
Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Knowledge of working with community members/partners in the conduct of community engaged research
Knowledge of research methods
Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree
Experience with research data collection
Experience with IRB submissions
Experience in recruiting study participants
Experience with digital health technology
Experience with implementing research protocols

Responsibilities

Clinical Research Leadership role leading research projects including management of project responsibilities, priorities, and project schedule
Plan detailed tasks for projects and coordinate with relevant personnel to meet project deliverables
Maintain relationships with collaborators and stakeholders to meet project deadlines
Review technical publications and documentation to implement procedures for projects
Develop standard operating procedures for studies.
Coordinate meetings with personnel to track progress for multiple projects
Manages and oversees regulatory and quality assessment and assurance
Manage all aspects of multiple research grants, including timeline and budgets
Develop and implement study protocols (e.g., based on grant proposals)
Oversee subject recruitment
Generate study related materials (e.g., assessment/intervention materials, progress reports)
Oversee study implementation to ensure fidelity to the protocol
Prepare reports on implementation of research projects and respond to questions about assigned projects
Attend research meetings to provide study updates and troubleshoot for any problems regarding protocols.
Allocate research staff for research projects and plan for back-up.
Develop strategies for improving the implementation of research projects
Troubleshoot project management issues
Deliver health behavior intervention (individually and/or in groups) with a focus on body weight, diet, physical activity, and related behaviors.
Utilize evidence-based behavioral strategies, such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, to promote participant engagement and long-term adherence
Integrate digital health tools into intervention workflows, assisting participants with the setup, use , and troubleshooting of digital health technologies.
Provides financial compliance oversight
Interprets results and determines whether they are consistent with experimental goals and develops strategies for improvement.
Reviews the status of research study to ensure adherence to research protocols and take action to correct problems such as deviation from protocol requirements
Supervise project staff
Responsible for maintaining communication with PI (s) regarding project issues
Manage orientation of research staff to the Center
Evaluate attainment of goals and make recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency
Coordinate with other departments as needed to accomplish project goals.
Responsible for cohesion between project staff and other areas working on project specific activities.
Direct, plan, assign and oversee work assignments for staff working on assigned project(s)
Responsible for communication with all employees who may be directly involved with project(s)
Troubleshoot participant management problems/scheduling conflicts, etc.
Function as the Regulatory Affairs resource in the Center
Obtain and maintain IRB approval for projects. Complete and submit IRB amendments and renewals for projects. Maintain IRB documents and IRB communications in critical documents binder. Communicate important IRB issues appropriately.
Assure compliance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Assure participant confidentiality using HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule guidelines.
Exercise full knowledge of assigned study protocols and informed consent process.
Show understanding of inclusion/exclusion for participant enrollment for all studies assigned.
Conduct assessment of medical events and document adverse events per regulatory guidelines.
Assure certification of project(s) staff.
Participate in conference calls as needed for assigned project(s) and disseminate information to principal investigator and study team.