Program Director - Boston, United States - Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

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Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Program Director
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GENERAL SUMMARY/

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
_**The Division of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital is at the forefront of innovative clinical trials.

In 2020, recognizing the need for a dedicated infrastructure, they established the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Unit (ID CRU), led by Dr.

Boris Juelg, Dr. Arthur Kim, and Diane Kanjilal, FNP.

This unit serves as a vital support system, facilitating a myriad of innovative clinical trial projects led by accomplished investigators within the division.

Under the stewardship of the Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Ruanne Barnabas, the ID CRU has expanded its international research footprint. Dr.

Barnabas brings a wealth of experience, having successfully concluded numerous international clinical trials that have catalyzed policy changes in various regions of Africa, notably addressing challenges in HPV and HIV access to care.

In the year ahead, we look forward to implementing a clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of a single-dose HPV vaccination in women living with HIV, working alongside our collaborators in Rwanda, Botswana, and South Africa.

In addition, Dr.

Mark Siedner and colleagues are launching a Global Health Clinical Trials Working Consortium, to promote, locally designed, prioritized, and led clinical trials in the African region that address gaps in the current clinical trials funding structures through a decoloniality lens for global health.

This consortium is starting with sites in Uganda and South Africa, with plans for regional distribution with projected growth.

As a Program Director, you have the unique opportunity to assist with the strategic planning, implementation, and management of building these international research programs.

This role involves overseeing multiple research projects, helping to design and implement global clinical trials research strategy and initiatives, and helping to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve research and program objectives.

In addition, you can actively contribute to projects as a researcher and/or leader in establishing and promoting decolonization strategies for global clinical trials work if you are interested.

Our team seeks individuals who embody a mission-driven ethos, display intellectual curiosity, exhibit meticulous attention to detail, are highly organized, and possess a deep understanding of the international clinical trial process.

A sense of humor is a must. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a diversity, equity, and inclusion culture. This commitment applies to staff members at all levels and the diverse patient populations we serve.

Current project examples include:

Evaluating delivery methods for optimizing preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access in South Africa.
An observational study evaluating the clinical impact of a policy change to allow stable HIV patients to pick up medications at community venues in South Africa.
Investigation of the role of maternal HIV infection and coinfection with early childhood infections.
Convening global clinical trial leaders to establish a consortium of clinical trials in the African region to address longstanding inequities in clinical trial design, prioritization and leadership

_ APPLICATION PROCESS_

When applying, please upload a cover letter and resume. Applications that do not include both components will NOT be considered.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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In collaboration with Dr.

Barnabas, Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Unit Leadership, and Physician investigator(s), the Program Director is responsible for the following activities, including but not limited to:

Strategic Planning_
Work with ID division and ID CRU leadership to formulate and implement strategic approaches to ensure a successful international program in alignment with divisional goals and objectives.
Lead and inspire crossfunctional project teams, fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture.
Effectively communicate program goals, expectations, and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with key stakeholders, including investigators, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
Colead the development, design, implementation and oversight of a global South clinical trials consortium
Program Research Management_
Oversee all aspects of the clinical research program, including project intake, startup operations, project management, ongoing study progress, and study closeouts
Develop comprehensive project timelines, budgets, and deliverables in collaboration with crossfunctional teams.
Coordinate all administrative aspects of multiple active and pending projects.
Throughout project duration, plan, track, and report on project tasks, responsible parties, timelines, etc.
Proactively take steps to help others move forward, delegate projec