Clinical Research Project Manager

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of clinical research studies.

You will supervise Clinical Research Coordinators, coordinate trial initiation and recruitment activities, and work with sponsors, IRB, core laboratories, and PIs to expedite study start-up and deliverables. The role requires strong organizational, budget, and regulatory skills, with leadership responsibilities across a multidisciplinary team in a hybrid work setting at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required or Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in clinical research coordination or management.
• Strong budget, regulatory, and SOP development skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises operations of all study staff.
• Writes operations manuals and SOPs for projects.
• Coordinates multi-center trials with NIH, FDA and private foundations.
• Oversees budget management and subcontracts with associated institutions.
• Prepares Case Report Forms and regulatory documents.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Independent decision making

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Database management

Analytical skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Site

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

Responsible for the management of multiple clinical research studies and the direct hiring and supervision of Clinical Research Coordinators. Serves as the key liaison with the sponsor, IRB, core laboratories, site P.I.'s, as well as all levels of study staff. Will also coordinate trial initiation, patient recruitment, and expedite project approval and study start-up time. Responsibilities also include participation in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for the projects, developing advertising strategies to support recruitment activities, oversee budget management and subcontracts with associated institutions.Does this position require Patient Care?No

Essential Functions

• Supervises operations of all study staff.
• Writes operations manuals.
• Participates in the formulation of policies and procedures for the study.
• Prepares Case Report Forms.
• Coordinates multi-center trials with NIH, FDA and Private foundations.
• Reports study progress at investigators' meetings.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Experience Research Related Experience 5-7 years required and Supervisory Experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to make independent effective decisions.
• Strong organizational and communication Skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train Staff.
• Strong database management and computer skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to problem solve effectively.
• Must possess strong budget management skills.

Additional Job Details

The Mass General Brigham Amyloidosis Program is a multidisciplinary clinical and research program focused on improving the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment of systemic and cardiac amyloidosis. Our research team at the Brigham and Women's Hospital includes physician investigators, medical imaging physicists, research fellows (fully trained cardiologists), a data analyst, and ten research assistants (who recruit participants for our research projects). We conduct a diverse portfolio of industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, foundation-funded, and NIH-funded studies, including therapeutic clinical trials, imaging studies, biomarker and biobanking protocols, and multicenter national and international research collaborations. Several studies involve regulatory oversight, including IND-regulated investigations, and leverage advanced cardiovascular imaging modalities such as echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and nuclear imaging. We envision this project manager serving as the operational lead for our research portfolio, overseeing study startup, regulatory compliance, budget and contract coordination, monitoring and audit readiness, and day-to-day project management across multiple active protocols. The individual would supervise and support research staff (the large team of research assistants), coordinate activities among investigators, sponsors, CROs, and institutional offices, and help ensure efficient execution of studies from initiation through closeout. The role will be central to maintaining a high-performing research infrastructure and supporting continued growth of the Amyloidosis Program across MGB.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Pay Range

$63,252.80 - $102,596.00/AnnualGrade 7

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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