Research Project Manager, Merkin PNNR Center (Neurology)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Merkin PNNR Center to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of complex research projects within the Neurology department.

As part of a research team, you will collaborate with faculty, develop project plans, SOPs, and oversee all activities for one or more studies, including grant submission and regulatory compliance. Hybrid work on the School of Medicine Campus is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
• Five years of related research experience required.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience or education per Johns Hopkins equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investigators and exercise independent judgment in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the PI.
• Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations.
• Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design.
• Develop or oversee development of SOPs and data collection forms from protocol.
• Train and oversee research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop or oversee development of study budgets and ensure all costs are included.
• Responsible for finance-related issues.
• Oversee data collection and validation; ensure quality control of study data.
• Lead study meetings to examine data and adjust protocols as needed.
• Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
• Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level research staff.

Skills

Budget Management

Data Management and Analysis

Finance Project Management

Oral and Written Communications

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Report Writing

Resource Data Quality Assurance

Research Design

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Research Project Manager for the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration (PNNR) Center. The Research Project Manager works under the general supervision of a PI(s) to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, collaborates with faculty, develops project plan(s), develops SOPs, and oversees all activities for one or more research projects. Has accountability for grant submission and administration, and regulatory compliance. Supervises or oversees other exempt level research staff; may oversee staff at local or multiple sites.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with investigator(s) and exercises independent judgement in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the PI.
• Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations.
• Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design.
• Develop, or oversee development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol.
• Train and provide oversight of research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
• Develop, or oversee development of, study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in the budget.
• Responsible for finance-related issues.
• Ensure the development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
• Oversee data collection and validation.
• Oversee quality control of study data
• Lead study meetings to examine data, determine next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
• Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
• Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level research staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related research experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.

Technical Skills & Expected Level Of Proficiency

• Budget Management - Advanced
• Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
• Finance Project Management - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Project Management - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Report Writing - Advanced
• Resource Data Quality Assurance - Advanced
• Research Design - Advanced
• Strategic Thinking - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Manager, Merkin PNNR Center (Neurology)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $57,195 - $100,040 Annually ($78,620 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

Department name: SOM Neuro Neuromuscular

Personnel area: School of Medicine