Research Project Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate dynamic translational science initiatives and provide centralized project management across the research lifecycle for multiple projects within OSRI.

The role does not assume scientific direction or financial authority; collaboration with the PI and project teams is essential to ensure alignment and successful delivery of milestones.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including clinical investigators, institutional regulatory and research offices and research project staff.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with biomedical grant application structure and organization, particularly NIH grant applications.

Mansioni

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with a high degree of independence in planning, organization, and problem solving.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex research initiatives across the lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment, efficiency, and successful delivery of project outcomes for OSRI.
• Collaborate with faculty, research teams, and administrative units to engage diverse stakeholders and ensure milestones are met.

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder coordination

Grant familiarity

Technology skills

Independent work

Deadline management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: Research Project Manager

Agency: VP FOR RESEARCH

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

The Research Project Manager is responsible for managing dynamic multi-component translational science initiatives and providing centralized, professionalized project management support across the research lifecycle for multiple projects but does not assume responsibility for scientific direction or financial authority, which remain with the Principal Investigator (PI) and appropriate institutional offices. This role partners with faculty, research teams, and administrative units to plan, coordinate, and execute complex research initiatives, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and successful delivery of project outcomes for ODU's Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSRI). The Research Project Manager is responsible for coordinating dayto- day project activities with a high degree of independence in planning, organization, and problem solving, while working in close collaboration with the PI and project team. This position is critical to maintaining effective communication across the project teams and with DivRED leadership. The Research Project Manager will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including project team members, external stakeholders, coordinators, research assistants, administrative units, and project leads, to ensure maximum performance and successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience within a related field of study.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including clinical investigators, institutional regulatory and research offices and research project staff.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with biomedical grant application structure and organization, particularly NIH grant applications

Additional Considerations:

• Some experience working with NIH-funded researchers preferred.
• Relevant post-baccalaureate degree preferred (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity.