Partners HealthCare
Clinical Research Project Manager, ADRD, DL, Hybrid
Partners HealthCare, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Description - External
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Project Manager (PM) will support a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The purpose of the study is to carry out a randomized controlled trial of pre-enrolled home hospital intervention for patients living with dementia. The study will evaluate the efficacy of pre-enrollment in home hospital on quality of life, cost, quality, experience, and many other metrics to determine efficacy.
The PM will manage a team of clinical research coordinators and provide coordination and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the study. The PM will assist in training clinical research coordinators with guidance from the principal investigator. The PM will ensure multiple internal and external stakeholders across multiple organizations are all coordinated. The PM will be expected to use a project management methodology, maintain documentation of project plans, timelines, and progress reports, and ensure all study team members are supported and carrying out their tasks. The PM will support team communication and initiatives. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, writing skills, problem-solving skills, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism. Experience managing research projects and an understanding of health information technology are preferred. Experience in the field of medicine and/or neuropsychology is preferred.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an “X” the age(s) of all patient populations served
No Direct Patient Care
All age groups
Adolescence (13 to 17 years)
Neonates (birth to 1 month)
Young Adult (18 to 25 years)
Infant (1 month to1year)
Adult (26 to 54 years)
Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years)
Senior Adult (55 to 64 years)
X
Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)
Geriatric (65 years and up)
X
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Work closely with the Principal Investigator and other staff to plan and implement all phases of the studies.
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Provide oversight and management for day-to-day operations on behalf of the project leadership and staff.
·
Prepare IRB protocols and documents, amendments and continuing reviews as well as maintaining compliance with IRB requirements.
·
Work with research team to assist the study sites in their IRB submissions/protocols
·
Train and supervise clinical research coordinators.
·
Project management, including the development and documentation of project plans, timelines, resource needs, and progress reports.
·
Motivate individuals involved to perform their work in an exemplary fashion.
·
Work with senior staff members to ensure communication and smooth information flow among involved parties.
·
Facilitate meetings, including preparing meeting materials, sending out agendas, completing meeting minutes, communicating effectively with members, and supporting leadership to drive initiatives forward.
·
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and/or process maps to document needs and progress.
·
Support communication broadly to multiple stakeholder communities.
·
Lead progress reports to the funding agency.
·
Communicate with the multiple sites participating in the research study.
·
Assist with the preparation of formal research reports and manuscripts for publication in professional journals and presentation at national/international conferences.
·
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
·
Work independently and maintain comprehensive and consistent documentation.
·
Perform other duties as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Professional office and clinical setting. Travel between sites and into the home will be required to supervise clinical research coordinators.
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Project Manager (PM) will support a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The purpose of the study is to carry out a randomized controlled trial of pre-enrolled home hospital intervention for patients living with dementia. The study will evaluate the efficacy of pre-enrollment in home hospital on quality of life, cost, quality, experience, and many other metrics to determine efficacy.
The PM will manage a team of clinical research coordinators and provide coordination and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the study. The PM will assist in training clinical research coordinators with guidance from the principal investigator. The PM will ensure multiple internal and external stakeholders across multiple organizations are all coordinated. The PM will be expected to use a project management methodology, maintain documentation of project plans, timelines, and progress reports, and ensure all study team members are supported and carrying out their tasks. The PM will support team communication and initiatives. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, writing skills, problem-solving skills, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a high level of professionalism. Experience managing research projects and an understanding of health information technology are preferred. Experience in the field of medicine and/or neuropsychology is preferred.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
For all positions that include direct patient care, indicate with an “X” the age(s) of all patient populations served
No Direct Patient Care
All age groups
Adolescence (13 to 17 years)
Neonates (birth to 1 month)
Young Adult (18 to 25 years)
Infant (1 month to1year)
Adult (26 to 54 years)
Early Childhood (12 months to 5 years)
Senior Adult (55 to 64 years)
X
Late Childhood (6 to 12 years)
Geriatric (65 years and up)
X
·
Work closely with the Principal Investigator and other staff to plan and implement all phases of the studies.
·
Provide oversight and management for day-to-day operations on behalf of the project leadership and staff.
·
Prepare IRB protocols and documents, amendments and continuing reviews as well as maintaining compliance with IRB requirements.
·
Work with research team to assist the study sites in their IRB submissions/protocols
·
Train and supervise clinical research coordinators.
·
Project management, including the development and documentation of project plans, timelines, resource needs, and progress reports.
·
Motivate individuals involved to perform their work in an exemplary fashion.
·
Work with senior staff members to ensure communication and smooth information flow among involved parties.
·
Facilitate meetings, including preparing meeting materials, sending out agendas, completing meeting minutes, communicating effectively with members, and supporting leadership to drive initiatives forward.
·
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and/or process maps to document needs and progress.
·
Support communication broadly to multiple stakeholder communities.
·
Lead progress reports to the funding agency.
·
Communicate with the multiple sites participating in the research study.
·
Assist with the preparation of formal research reports and manuscripts for publication in professional journals and presentation at national/international conferences.
·
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
·
Work independently and maintain comprehensive and consistent documentation.
·
Perform other duties as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Professional office and clinical setting. Travel between sites and into the home will be required to supervise clinical research coordinators.