Senior Multisite Research Program Manager

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement match (2:1)

Hybrid/alternative work options

Job summary

University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center (UMIPC) seeks a senior research administrator to support pre- and post‑award activities, regulatory compliance, and data management. The role involves coordinating across multiple studies and centers within the Department of Emergency Medicine and the broader U‑M research ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a social science, 7–10 years of academic research experience, and strong IRB and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a social science discipline preferred.
• Seven to ten years of experience in academic research.
• Experience preparing IRB applications, amendments, and continuing-review reports.
• Experience managing, monitoring, and maintaining research data.
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple research projects and center activities with scheduling and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day research operations and lead meetings with stakeholders.
• Onboard and coordinate sites for multisite studies.
• Prepare IRB submissions and related regulatory documents.
• Develop and maintain project-management and study-tracking systems.
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure alignment with budgets and deliverables.
• Prepare progress reports, manuscripts, and other research outputs.
• Hire, onboard, and supervise project staff; provide guidance and development.

Skills

IRB submissions

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Data management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in social science

Tools

eResearch system

Study-tracking tools

Budget tracking tools

Job description

University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center (UMIPC) seeks a senior research administrator to support pre- and post‑award activities, regulatory compliance, and data management. The role involves coordinating across multiple studies and centers within the Department of Emergency Medicine and the broader U‑M research ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a social science, 7–10 years of academic research experience, and strong IRB and project-management skills.