Clinical Research Project Manager

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Full-Time Project Manager to join the Mass General Brigham team, focusing on managing clinical research studies within the NIH BRAIN Initiative. The role involves supervising research assistants, coordinating multi-center trials, and ensuring timely data acquisition across the CONNECTS network. This position requires strong educational backgrounds and research experience, with the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of research experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Preferred experience in biomedical data analysis and coding skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clinical research studies and supervise staff.
• Coordinate trial initiation and manage budgets.
• Ensure data quality, report progress, and facilitate communication.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's in neuroscience, biology, or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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.

Position: Full-Time Project Manager

Location: Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

Supervision: Dr. Anastasia Yendiki

The Project Manager will join the investigative team of the center for Large-Scale Imaging of Neural Circuits (LINC), a multi-site consortium part of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (CONNECTS) program. The goal is to produce first-ever maps of brain connections across scales, combining innovative imaging technologies and machine learning.

The Project Manager will coordinate activities across the CONNECTS network, ensuring timely data acquisition and analysis, and interface with academic partners.

Job Summary

Manage multiple clinical research studies, hire and supervise Clinical Research Coordinators, serve as liaison with sponsors, IRB, laboratories, and study staff. Coordinate trial initiation, patient recruitment, and streamline project start-up. Develop SOPs, oversee budgets, and manage subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise study staff operations.
• Write operations manuals and develop policies.
• Prepare Case Report Forms.
• Coordinate multi-center trials with NIH, FDA, and foundations.
• Report study progress at investigator meetings.
• Ensure milestones are met, facilitate communication, and monitor progress.
• Manage data flow, quality assurance, and documentation.
• Organize team meetings, retreats, and site visits.
• Assist with grant proposals, manuscripts, and IRB protocols.
• Oversee team onboarding, supervision, and performance reviews.
• Manage research equipment, supplies, and invoices.
• Oversee data organization and documentation.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's in neuroscience, biology, or related; Master’s preferred. No experience in lieu of degree accepted.

Experience: 5-7 years research experience, 1-2 years supervisory experience. Preferred: biomedical data analysis, coding skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Background in neuroscience or related field.
• Strong quantitative and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Professionalism and attention to detail.

Additional Details

Supervise ~3 research assistants and ~7 staff. Manage budgets, oversee data acquisition, and coordinate activities across sites. Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed. Onsite position at 149 Thirteenth Street.

This job is active and accepting applications.