Research Project Manager (Research Administration)

The Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee administrative and scientific implementation of complex research initiatives within the School of Nursing. You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise exempt-level staff while coordinating multi-project priorities across investigators and partners.

Responsibilities include protocol development, SOP creation, data management, grant preparation, and dissemination activities.

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 per policy.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent.

Responsibilities

Partner with investigators and exercise independent judgement in managing research conducted for the PI.
Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funders.
Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design.
Develop or oversee SOPs and data collection forms from protocol.
Train and oversee research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
Develop or oversee study budgets and ensure all costs are included.
Responsible for finance-related issues.
Oversee development of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures for data collection.
Oversee data collection and validation; ensure data quality.

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

We are seeking a Research Project Manager who will work 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.

The Research Project Manager will provide flexible operational and scientific support across multiple research and program initiatives focused on adolescent, family, and community health. This role will help coordinate cross-project priorities and advance implementation activities, partner engagement, grant-related work, and research and program deliverables.

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.

In addition to the duties described above

Coordinate cross-project priorities by organizing work plans, tracking deadlines and deliverables, and following up on action items across research and program teams.
Prepare and refine project-specific materials, including grant proposal content, funder updates, research summaries, presentations, training resources, and dissemination products.
Coordinate meetings, trainings, webinars, and collaborative activities with academic, clinical, and community partners; manage related communications and logistical follow-up.
Take on emerging research and administrative priorities as needed, including background research, synthesis of information, preparation of briefings, and support for new initiatives.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to manage competing deadlines and produce polished written materials.

On Call Or Non-standard Work Hour Requirements

Position may involve travel.

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