Project Manager Department of Medicine Gastroenterology - Newton, United States - Brigham and Women's Hospital

Description

Job Description - Project Manager Department of Medicine Gastroenterology
Project Manager Department of Medicine Gastroenterology

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The Research Project Coordinator (PC) will work within the Department of Medicine – Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy.

The primary role is to assist the principal investigator in conducting clinical and translation studies in inflammatory bowel disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Studies will be based within the Crohn's and Colitis Center & Resnek Family Center for PSC Research of Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Responsibilities include supporting the PI with project management, including the development and documentation of project plans, timelines, and progress reports; data collection, tracking, and analysis; dashboard creation and maintenance; running staff meetings and programs; chart review process; tool and materials development; manuscripts preparation for submission to journals.

The PC will support the communication of the accomplishments of the team and initiatives.

The PC will be required to work closely with investigators and staff at BWH, Mass General Brigham, and the other participating institutions.

This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, writing skills, problem-solving skills, strong organizational and communication skills. An understanding of health information technology and development is preferred.

This is an exciting time as much of our work is coming to fruition and we are working on a broad new approach to this disease for which there is no therapy.

Our research involves a broad set of projects ranging from microbiome and translational research to clinical trials.

You will have an opportunity to be involved in cutting edge research, have extensive exposure to direct patient in a variety of ways.

This position involves a good deal of responsibility as well as support with opportunity for growth and learning.
This position requires someone who can operate at a very high level and balance out numerous projects.

This position would be also responsible for helping to hire, train and supervise research assistants as well as shape the agenda of the center.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide oversight and management for day-to-day operations of the project
Utilize MS Access and Excel to assist in data collection efforts, database development, and descriptive data analysis
Utilize REDCap to enable data collection efforts, including developing forms and descriptive data analysis
Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure that project goals are met on time and within budget
Supervise the research assistant
Oversee, guide and direct clinical trials
Coordinate project plans, manage project meetings and agendas
Provide project updates to project team and collaborators
Manage related protocols for the Mass General Brigham institutional review board
Manage FDA interactions and documents
Oversee project database data management, data collection methods and data quality
With guidance from the PI and Co-Investigators prepare presentations and materials for distribution related to the project, including MS PowerPoint slides, tables, and graphs
Schedule meetings, prepare meeting agendas, prepare meeting minutes and other project specific administrative tasks
Contribute to the preparation of research reports and manuscripts for publication in professional journals
Contribute to grant writing initiatives for future funding
Contribute to progress reports to the funders
Other duties, as assigned by the PI, Co-investigators or stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS Required, MA/MS preferred
5 years of experience in healthcare research, with experience in coordinating research projects
Experience with IRB regulatory policies is preferred but not required
Experience in clinical research including project and team coordination, external communication with stakeholders preferred
Experience with supervision/project management of electronic health record projects preferred
Experience with data management, including using word-processing, spreadsheet, MS Access database software, REDCap and Endnote preferred

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with project leadership, clinicians, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of clinical and translational research studies
On a daily basis, executes the procedural, managerial, and policy decisions made for clinical/translational research studies, including patient identification and screening, patient enrollment and follow-up care
Participates in clinical research study design and formulation of policies and procedures. Identifies modifications needed and work to implement solutions
Oversees regulatory aspects of research studies including IRB amendments, continuing reviews, and reports
Serve as primary contact for assigned projects for both internal and external communications
Directly responds to inquiries regarding study protocol and policy. Ensures necessary research meetings are held
Collects, reviews, and manages all study data via electronic medical records and other sources ensuring compliance with study protocols
Participates in writing and revising slides and papers, journal articles, book chapters, and grant proposals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional writing and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to accomplish study goals through collaborative efforts
Experience in project management and control preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in innovation
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Proven leadership skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in innovation
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently
Ability to complete work and meet deadlines
Ability to think creatively about improving healthcare delivery
Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues, and accept responsibility as it relates to the daily operations of the office
Time-management, multitasking and the ability to function independently and effectively under the pressure of deadlines and schedules
Exceptional judgment and discretion in interacting with physicians and management on sensitive political and confidential issues
Ability to support multiple individuals with competing needs, is able to effectively prioritize work, and be a contributing team member with the willingness to assist with both routine and/or last minute projects
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of departments, medical staff and individuals at all levels both within and outside the institution
Experienced user of REDCap preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access
Ability to use medical bibliographic retrieval programs preferred-EndNote

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Directly supervises 3 research assistants – 3 FTEs
• Oversees the work of other members of the research groups

Reports directly to Principal Investigator for each project

QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS Required, MA/MS preferred
5 years of experience in healthcare research, with experience in coordinating research projects
Experience with IRB regulatory policies is preferred but not required
Experience in clinical research including project and team coordination, external communication with stakeholders preferred
Experience with supervision/project management of electronic health record projects preferred
Experience with data management, including using word-processing, spreadsheet, MS Access database software, REDCap and Endnote preferred

SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Excellent interpersonal skills required for working with project leadership, clinicians, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of clinical and translational research studies
On a daily basis, executes the procedural, managerial, and policy decisions made for clinical/translational research studies, including patient identification and screening, patient enrollment and follow-up care
Participates in clinical research study design and formulation of policies and procedures. Identifies modifications needed and work to implement solutions
Oversees regulatory aspects of research studies including IRB amendments, continuing reviews, and reports
Serve as primary contact for assigned projects for both internal and external communications
Directly responds to inquiries regarding study protocol and policy. Ensures necessary research meetings are held
Collects, reviews, and manages all study data via electronic medical records and other sources ensuring compliance with study protocols
Participates in writing and revising slides and papers, journal articles, book chapters, and grant proposals
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional writing and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to accomplish study goals through collaborative efforts
Experience in project management and control preferred
Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in innovation
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Proven leadership skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in innovation
Organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently
Ability to complete work and meet deadlines
Ability to think creatively about improving healthcare delivery
Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues, and accept responsibility as it relates to the daily operations of the office
Time-management, multitasking and the ability to function independently and effectively under the pressure of deadlines and schedules
Exceptional judgment and discretion in interacting with physicians and management on sensitive political and confidential issues
Ability to support multiple individuals with competing needs, is able to effectively prioritize work, and be a contributing team member with the willingness to assist with both routine and/or last minute projects
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of departments, medical staff and individuals at all levels both within and outside the institution
Experienced user of REDCap preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access
Ability to use medical bibliographic retrieval programs preferred-EndNote

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Directly supervises 3 research assistants – 3 FTEs
• Oversees the work of other members of the research groups

Reports directly to Principal Investigator for each project
BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Primary Location

Primary Location

MA-Chestnut Hill-BWH 850 Boylston
Work Locations

BWH 850 Boylston
850 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill

02467
Job

Job

Research-Management
Organization

Organization

Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule

Schedule

Full-time
Standard Hours

40
Shift

Shift

Day Job
Employee Status

Employee Status

Regular

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