Senior Clinical Research Project Manager

Salem Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Senior Clinical Research Program Manager to lead recruitment and coordination for multi-site IDE trials, registries, and investigator-initiated studies. The role oversees timelines, budgets, data management, and supervises a team of clinical research professionals to ensure quality and compliance.

You will collaborate with PIs, CROs, and external vendors, guiding study planning and execution while conforming to Good Clinical Practice, FDA regulations, and IRB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of research-related experience with supervisory experience.
• Ability to supervise and train staff; strong judgment and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads recruitment and coordination for multi-site IDE trials and registries.
• Oversees timelines, budgets, data management, and study execution.
• Manages a team of clinical research professionals and collaborates with stakeholders.

Skills

Supervision

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field

Master's Degree Related Field (preferred)

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Manages all recruitment and collection activities for the studies. Functions independently strategizing directly with the PIs. Responsible for the daily execution of principal duties and responsibilities and aspects of project management and administration including operational, budgetary, grant writing, communication, and research subject education components. Also responsible for direct supervision of all research coordinators. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Develops detailed protocol documents that meet federal institutional standards.
• Ensures study design's compatibility with clinical practices.
• Provides critical input as to feasibility of study design and available resources.
• Ensures document consistency.
• Responsible for developing/managing the clinical trial’s operating and capital budgets.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Experience

Research Related Experience 5-7 years required and Supervisory Experience 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively supervise and train Staff.
• Excellent judgement and ability to interpret information and protocol.
• Ability to make independent effective decisions.
• Aptitude for technical problem solving.
• Excellent organizational abilities to formulate and complete rigorous timetables.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) The Senior Clinical Research Program Manager is responsible for strategic and operational decision-making across a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies, including industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated, multi-site IDE trials, retrospective chart review studies, and registries. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in running investigator-held, multi-site IDE trials. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of study planning and execution, including timelines, budgets, and data management; lead a team of clinical research professionals, which may include research nurses, clinical research coordinators, data analysts, contract research organizations (CROs), and external vendors, to ensure deliverables are met; and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure studies are conducted efficiently and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, FDA regulations, and IRB policies.

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 55 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $78,936.00 - $128,928.80/Annual Grade 8

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