Research Project Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Project Manager to lead operational aspects of exercise oncology projects in the Schmitz Lab. The role requires self-direction, ownership of outcomes, and minimal supervision.

The position involves coordinating activities across sites, liaising with investigators, clinicians, and study participants, and applying GCP guidelines to promote efficient project completion. On-campus, full-time, with related eligibility and scheduling expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research project management or related field
• ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities across multiple sites and teams.
• Assist with preparation and submission of grant applications and manuscripts.
• Ensure compliance with budget, scope, timeline and regulations.
• Oversee interns and junior study staff and manage study data collection.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Research Project Manager

This position is to serve as a Research Project Manager for the Schmitz Lab and will lead many of the operational aspects required for several exercise oncology research projects. This position requires a highly self-directed professional who exercises sound judgment, takes ownership of outcomes, and requires minimal supervision.

The Research Project Manager will coordinate research activities involving multiple sites. These exercise oncology studies require the development and maintenance of connections with members of the study team, including principal investigators and clinicians, as well as research participants, IRB members, and clinical staff.

The Research Project Manager will use Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines to help develop techniques and procedures that promote the efficient completion of complex research projects and tasks.

Other responsibilities include:

• Managing project budgets
• Overseeing the work of interns and junior study staff
• Using national and institutional research policies to recruit subjects
• Obtaining informed consent
• Scheduling study-related appointments
• Collecting and coordinating study data
• Troubleshooting issues that occur before, during and after patient visits
• Managing regulatory documents
• Analyzing data
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of grant applications and scientific manuscripts
• Coordinating study activities across multiple research sites

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of one or more projects for a research program and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. Provides leadership, technical direction, coordination, and expertise across projects. Analyzes progress and/or performance and prepares reports. Ensures compliance with budget, scope, timeline, and regulations. Assists with external communications.

Essential Functions

Primarily sedentary. May be required to stand for extended periods of time at lab bench.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Research Project Manager

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Research Program Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification ACSM-ACS Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification preferred

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.