Strategic Research Operations Lead

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Program Operations Specialist to provide administrative oversight and day-to-day coordination of research activities at its Homewood Campus in Baltimore.

The role supports investigators and staff by managing projects, timelines, data management, and communications. The successful candidate will prepare protocols, track IRB documents, and contribute to budgets and reports, collaborating across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Additional education may substitute for experience per JHU policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing grant applications, study protocols and related documents.
• Prepare, submit and track study protocols, amendments and documents for IRBs, DSMB and oversight groups.
• Design and prepare study operations manuals, CRFs and data entry instruments.
• Oversee research program implementation, timelines and goals.
• Conduct meetings and monitor progression toward goals.
• Track project deliverables and provide status updates.
• Oversee and coordinate data management and assigned data analysis.
• Assist faculty and staff prepare abstracts and presentations.
• Prepare annual progress reports for sponsors and IRBs.
• Manage communications platforms related to the research.
• Contribute to work plans, reports and budgets.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team members in all locations.
• Triage issues requiring input of investigators and committees for resolution.
• Identify needs and coordinate required resources (human, social, financial).
• Establish flow of information between stakeholders.
• Ensure timely accomplishment of project tasks with high quality.
• Provide oversight of budget expenditures with PI and finance staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Research Program Operations Specialist to provide administrative oversight and day-to-day coordination of research activities at its Homewood Campus in Baltimore.

The role supports investigators and staff by managing projects, timelines, data management, and communications. The successful candidate will prepare protocols, track IRB documents, and contribute to budgets and reports, collaborating across locations.