Research Program Director (Hybrid) — Nonprofit Science

The Geneva Foundation; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending account / HSA with 1

401(k) with generous employer match

Job summary

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Project Director to fully implement research studies under the PI, recruit participants, and oversee data collection/analysis. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule: four days in office and one remote day in Ft. Bragg, NC.

Salary ranges from $105,000 to $120,000, determined by market data, equity, and candidate qualifications. Will oversee budgets, progress reports, and regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 4–6 years experience in research management preferred.
• 4–6 years nonprofit, research, or healthcare experience desired.
• 3–5 years experience in planning, organizational, communications, and management skills.
• US Citizenship.
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to execute the vision of the organization in response to changing conditions.
• Ability to provide strong leadership, innovative thinking, creative planning, and effective motivation skills to staff.
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Responsibilities

• Determines the project schedule of research study.
• Supports allocation of appropriate resources.
• Oversees award administration and deliverables.
• Orchestrates process design and implementation of research study.
• Promotes safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times.
• Adheres to OSHA, GLP, GCP and infection control procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required.
• Maintains collaborative research environment between the Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation and the funding organization.
• Prepares interim and final progress reports.
• Participates in analysis of the data and the preparation of the manuscript, as applicable.
• Maintains an updated literature library of journal articles related to the research topic.
• Maintains the security and confidentiality of all research records.
• Maintains and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB and communications with sponsor or regulatory offices.

Skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Geneva Foundation is seeking a Project Director to fully implement research studies under the PI, recruit participants, and oversee data collection/analysis. The role is full-time with a hybrid schedule: four days in office and one remote day in Ft. Bragg, NC.

Salary ranges from $105,000 to $120,000, determined by market data, equity, and candidate qualifications. Will oversee budgets, progress reports, and regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance across multiple programs.