Research Program Manager

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Research Program Manager to lead projects within their Radiation Medicine team. This role involves overseeing all operational functions, ensuring data integrity, and managing recruitment and retention strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational and communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful research in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your expertise can make a significant difference in patient care and clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in healthcare or research management required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational functions of the research program including hiring and training.
• Monitor data collection and ensure high retention rates.

Skills

Operational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Discipline

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

General Summary of Position

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Research Program Manager to join our Radiation Medicine team at MedStar Georgetown Physician Group on the campus of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. The Research Program Manager is the primary lead for all projects under a program. Carries out a wide variety of duties under the supervision of the Director or other Leadership, as appropriate.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists with recruitment and hiring of study personnel. May be responsible for managing all operational functions of the program including, training, coordinating meetings, tracking time allocations of associates, and carrying out the day-to-day activities of the program, managing the operating budget of program/study, along with the financial needs of each Principal Investigator.
2. Closely monitors data collection, data entry, lifestyle classes, and retention; works with staff and Principal Investigators to attain and maintain clean data and high retention rates. Oversees appropriate scheduling of clinical subjects for efficient flow and data collection.
3. Maintains a repository for all study documents as required by the FDA and good clinical practices.
4. Maintains and adjusts the schedules of research staff to provide efficient and maximum coverage of all duties.
5. Maintains familiarity with all aspects of protocol implementation and is available as back-up support as necessary.
6. Facilitates strong subject recruitment & retention by leading assigned staff in adopting effective strategies, as appropriate.
7. Provides assistance to investigator/leader for submission of and follow-up on research regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Recommends modifications and initiates change once approved by the Director or other Leadership and/or Investigator.
8. Regularly monitors, tracks, and reports on study progress. Responsible for performing quality control reviews on a routine basis to ensure accurate data collection.
9. Responsible for program oversight and protocol implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related health care discipline required
• Master's degree preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience

• 3-4 years of work experience in a healthcare setting or research management or equivalent required
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications

• No special certification, registration or licensure required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid operational and communication skills.
• Ability to think tactically.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Familiar with all aspects of grantsmanship and protocol writing for federally-funded and/or industry-sponsored clinical trials and/or investigator-initiated protocols is preferred.

This position has a hiring range of $80,995 - $152,027.