Clinical Research Program Manager

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s CARE program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Program Manager to lead day-to-day administration, contribute to protocol development, and support manuscript and grant activities across local and national study sites.

The role involves hiring and onboarding staff, maintaining regulatory knowledge, and coordinating with oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists to advance research and patient care.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience required.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee all laboratory projects.
• Assist with grant submissions and writing research proposals, developing templates, and collecting documentation from investigators and study sites.
• Assist with manuscript preparation for peer‑reviewed journals, including literature reviews and editing.
• Assist with abstract and presentation submissions for local, regional, national, and international conferences.
• Assist with writing protocols, IRB applications, and consent documents, and manage timelines and amendments.
• Collaborate to develop standard operating procedures and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across studies.
• Oversee IRB communications for projects and monitor trial milestones.
• Oversee data collection in collaboration with clinical research coordinators for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Education

BA/BS degree

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Minimum of 5 years of research experience preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Cancer and Well-being Research Program (CARE) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is
recruiting a full-time Clinical Research Program Manager to join its multidisciplinary team. The
program manager will work closely with the principal investigator in collaboration with a
diverse group of researchers (oncologists, palliative care clinicians, psychiatrists, psychologists)
to oversee the day-to-day administration of program activities. The program manager will
contribute to the development of study protocols and procedures, and the preparation and
submission of research manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications. The program manager
will be responsible for hiring and onboarding new staff as well as maintaining a working
knowledge of clinical research conduct to support study-related activities and initiatives across
the program locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience required

Research and program responsibilities will include the following

• Collaborate with the principal investigator to oversee all laboratory projects
• Work closely with the principal investigator on grant submissions, including summarizing grant instructions and required elements, assisting with writing research proposals, developing templates for required documents, and collecting required documentation from investigators and study sites
• Assist with manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed journals, including performing literature reviews, outlining study methods and findings, and editing manuscripts prior to submission
• Assist with abstract and presentation submissions for local, regional, national, and international conferences
• Assist with writing protocols for CARE studies, including Institutional Review Board applications and informed consent documents, as well as defining project timelines and maintaining study amendments and continuing reviews
• Collaborate with the principal investigator to develop standard operating procedures and templates to improve efficiency and consistency across all studies
• Oversee all Institutional Review Board communications regarding projects
• Monitor progression of clinical trials against project milestones
• Oversee all study procedures, compliance, and communication with all collaborating institutions for multi-site trials
• Oversee all data collection in collaboration with clinical research coordinators for accuracy and compliance
• Oversee internal and external audits and coordinate all processes with Data Safety and Monitoring Boards for all clinical trials
• Act as the point of contact for CARE members to provide direction and guidance regarding day-to-day issues and activities as well as interpretation of hospital and regulatory policies
• Maintain centralized training records for all research staff
• Maintain and update CARE email distribution lists and manage the CARE meeting schedule, including presentations, journal clubs, and guest speakers
• Work with the Development Office to support activities for CARE donors, including Patient Advisory Councils
• Oversee program website to ensure content is current and accurate; manage CARE study email accounts and respond to inquiries; submit study team reimbursements

Management responsibilities will include the following

• Manage hiring process for new clinical research coordinators and project manager positions
• Onboard and oversee new research staff, interns, and volunteers
• Serve as liaison regarding issues related to human resources
• Assess computer equipment acquisition and training needs
• Manage CARE research space
• Oversee system access and support the use of research technology systems
• Perform other managerial and administrative responsibilities as assigned to support the evolving needs of the CARE research program

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Master’s degree or PhD preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience preferred

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

60 Fenwood Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$78,936.00 - $128,928.80/Annual

Grade

8

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

• In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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