Clinical Research Project Manager

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator to support innovative cancer research initiatives. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, facilitating collaborations, and overseeing training programs for faculty. You will be instrumental in enhancing project management processes and ensuring compliance with clinical research standards. Join a mission-driven organization committed to groundbreaking cancer research and patient care, where your contributions will directly impact lives and foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Qualifications

• 3 years of project management experience in a scientific setting.
• Deep understanding of clinical research processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates collaborations with clinical and research faculty.
• Oversees project reporting and identifies quality improvement opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

BA/BS

Advanced Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

This position will facilitate and coordinate all aspects of clinical research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in conjunction with the Brigham and Women's Hospital including programmatic and administrative operations. Provide overall day-to-day management and operational support for the major components of the clinical research enterprise at Dana-Farber, including the following; Multidisciplinary Cancer Research Program with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Investigator Training Initiatives, Relations with industry sponsors, Collaboration with Clinical Trials Office & Clinical Research Operations at Longwood, Chestnut Hill, and Regional Campuses.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

Administers and assists in projects as directed by Director, Office of Clinical Research and VP, Clinical Research Management:

• Facilitates collaborations with Clinical and research faculty and staff, both internal to DFCI and external
• Oversees project reporting and interpretation of data
• Identifies opportunities for quality improvement
• Works to develop infrastructure improvement processes, and track systems for Project Management services performed
• Sets timelines, evolves effective communication, and implements complex projects from start to finish

Administer Research Training Programs for Faculty:

• Plan, facilitate, and recommend improvements for the Methods in Clinical Research Course
• Assist in planning, facilitate, and recommend improvements for the Immuno-Oncology Investigator Training Program
• Facilitate and track DFCI Clinical Trials Certifications
• Monitor compliance to Methods in Clinical Research Course through OnCore reporting
• Facilitate exemption requests to be reviewed by the Executive Committee for Clinical Research (ECCR)
• Envision, develop and coordinate a faculty-focused training course for Non-Core Site Principal Investigators at the Regional Campus in close collaboration with the Clinical Trials Office
• Other trainings as needed

Data Management

• Establish metrics and generate data including:
• Annual disease center reports
• Study team and Research RN workload metrics
• Clinical Research Open positions data

Provide staff support for weekly Office of Clinical Research meetings, Executive Committee for Clinical Research, Clinical Trials Advisory Board, Clinical Trials Leadership Meeting, Clinical Research Directors Meeting, and Multi-Center Trial Review Committee meetings.

• Schedule meetings, develop agendas and take minutes
• Draft PowerPoint presentations
• Provide project management for outstanding tasks and ensure that they are completed in a timely manner
• Draft reports, including committee evaluations

Qualifications

• BA/BS; Advanced degree preferred
• 3 years project management or related experience, preferably in industry or a scientific setting
• Advanced scheduling, regulatory and/or protocol management experience preferred
• Deep understanding of all aspects of clinical research
• Intermediate PowerPoint and Excel
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to proactively problem solve
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an existing team as well as be self-motivated to work independently in a complex, matrixed environment

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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