Research Project Manager

Yale University; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Research Project Manager in the School of Nursing - Research Operations, Orange, CT. The role focuses on design, administration and monitoring of clinical trials, with responsibilities spanning patient recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance.

This fixed-duration position runs through April 2031 with potential extension. The candidate will manage multiple research projects, support teams, and contribute to reports and publications while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience with diabetes related technological devices including CGM, wearables and ambulatory assessments.
• Proven project management skills including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, QA and reporting.
• Related experience in a health-related field handling confidential data with privacy and integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams in a clinical environment with patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol and adheres to human subjects regulations.
• Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on project goals.
• Evaluates potential funding sources and partnerships.
• Assesses feasibility by analyzing staffing, resources, costs, and capacity; negotiates with funders.
• Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses using computer software.
• Designs and implements quality control measures for data collection and processing.

Skills

Diabetes tech devices

Project management

Data privacy/confidentiality

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Access

REDCap

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Department: School of Nursing - Research Operations 1

400 West Campus Drive, Orange, Connecticut

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

The Research Project Manager participates in the design, administration, and monitoring of clinical trials at the Yale School of Nursing. Analyzes and evaluates clinical data gathered during research to ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives. Manages various aspects of research projects, including patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Provides team support on research projects, ensuring meticulous data management, and assisting in the preparation of reports and publications.

This is a fixed duration position which is anticipated to continue through April 2031, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing diabetes related technological devices including continuous glucose monitoring, wearable, ecological momentary assessment is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Related experience in a health-related field such as public health, nursing, psychology, health policy, other, working with confidential data and maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively leads teams. Comfort in a clinical environment, including ability to interact with patients.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and progress reports.
• Experience with clinical trials, including patient recruitment and regulatory submissions.
• Experience with database management (Microsoft Access; REDCap preferred) and statistical analysis software.
• Prior experience working on large-scale research studies or multi-visit projects.

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

The Research Project Manager participates in the design, administration, and monitoring of clinical trials at the Yale School of Nursing. Analyzes and evaluates clinical data gathered during research to ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives. Manages various aspects of research projects, including patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Provides team support on research projects, ensuring meticulous data management, and assisting in the preparation of reports and publications.

This is a fixed duration position which is anticipated to continue through April 2031, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing diabetes related technological devices including continuous glucose monitoring, wearable, ecological momentary assessment is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Related experience in a health-related field such as public health, nursing, psychology, health policy, other, working with confidential data and maintaining confidentiality, privacy, and integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively leads teams. Comfort in a clinical environment, including ability to interact with patients.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience preparing IRB protocols, amendments, and progress reports.
• Experience with clinical trials, including patient recruitment and regulatory submissions.
• Experience with database management (Microsoft Access; REDCap preferred) and statistical analysis software.
• Prior experience working on large-scale research studies or multi-visit projects.

Principal Responsibilities

• Carries out research within the scope of the established study protocol. Adheres to all human subjects regulations as defined by Yale University and the federal government that pertain to research studies.
• Develops criteria for admission of study subjects based on goals and objectives of project.
• Determines potential sources of funding and prospective partnerships.
• Evaluates feasibility of accepting potential projects through analysis of staffing needs, resource requirements, financial costs, and current planned capacity of group. Negotiates contracts and/or changes with funder.
• Develops original HIC/IRB submissions. Based on knowledge of science and research goals, collaborates with PIs on major revisions and contributes to scientific protocols. Plans and implements changes.
• Develops forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; writes procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
• Responsible for the documentation and transmission of study data. Ensures that report forms are accurately documented and completed in a timely manner at each site location.
• Works independently to develop manage and organize multi site studies. Serves as primary coordinator between University, non-Yale collaborators, pharmaceutical companies, HIC, IRB and funding sources.
• Performs descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
• Designs and implements quality control measures to ensure accurate collection and processing of data.
• Contributes in-depth, original thought and relevance to written reports and to the writing of abstracts and manuscripts.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff Fixed Duration (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

Note

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