American College Of Cardiology Foundation
Research Studies Manager
American College Of Cardiology Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Research Study Manager will serve as the project manager and primary point of contact for a portfolio of registry-based research studies for the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR). This individual will support the complete lifecycle of research studies by assisting in the development of study protocols, drafting contractual agreements, and ensuring the timely completion of study milestones by collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality client deliverables. This role requires an individual with strong attention to detail, broad cardiovascular clinical knowledge, and analytic skills with an engaging, collaborative, and client-focused approach to working with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders.This position is based in Washington, DC where we have a hybrid work environment (roughly 40% of the time in the office).Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as study manager for FDA, NIH and industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated research studies by implementing reliable methods to support clinical research activities.Contribute scientific, clinical, data, and technical expertise to guide the execution of complex research projects. This includes, but is not limited to:Leading research focus interactions with clients in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries and provide clinical registry expertise and guidance to support custom data analytics and research study requests.Reviewing inbound research questions, requests, and study protocols to determine the feasibility of conducting studies within the context of the NCDR infrastructure.Working closely with physician members, and member committees to facilitate clinical, scientific, and strategic review of new research proposals.Work closely with the data analytics team and data analytics centers to review and assess the suitability of research proposals.Work closely with the data analytics team and data analytics centers to facilitate the completion of accepted projects.Drafting study procurement documents that accurately capture the scope of work to be performed and translate client requests into statements of work, project budgets, and project contracts.Coordinating the activities of internal and external cross-functional teams and monitor the progress of study milestones and deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness of project deliverables.Preparing and submitting IRB applications.Ensuring alignment of budgets with study needs and responsible for invoicing and tracking revenue and expenses for the life of the study.Preparing and submitting project status and effort reporting to stakeholders, including federal agencies, industry, committees, and internal staff.Represent ACC on internal and external groups, as assigned. Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external partners and clients.Anticipate risk and identify challenges early on and communicate project risk as well as possible risk solutions to Team Lead.Work with internal IT teams, NCDR registry product managers and others as appropriate to ensure the logic and application of registry data for various study types. Serve as a liaison between ACC registry management teams and external research partners.Required Qualifications:
4+ years of related work experience.Bachelor's degree in public health or related field, preferred.Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and track multiple tasks simultaneously and autonomously and set priorities under strict deadlines.Knowledgeable of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and regulations governing research, data, and health information privacy, and data security.Proficient understanding of medical terminology specific to cardiology.Knowledge of applicable cardiovascular clinical procedures and techniques.Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.Familiarity with Windows-based office productivity software products, especially those currently in use at the American College of Cardiology (WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint, Monday.com, JIRA, Novatis, Confluence).Self-directed ability to initiate and follow through on projects and tasks.Ability to work across teams, departments and functions, providing project guidance and direction to colleagues and peers.Ability to travel to support College and committee meetings as needed.Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in public health or related field, preferred.Cardiovascular clinical experience desired.Research project legal contracting review exposure.About Us:
At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work. We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at:
www.acc.org/jobs .What We Offer:
ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings:
https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc . Please note that these offerings may change at any time.ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington) the base salary range is: $75,000 - $90,000. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC's Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.COVID Considerations:
As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.Equal Opportunity Employer:
ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.
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Serve as study manager for FDA, NIH and industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated research studies by implementing reliable methods to support clinical research activities.Contribute scientific, clinical, data, and technical expertise to guide the execution of complex research projects. This includes, but is not limited to:Leading research focus interactions with clients in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries and provide clinical registry expertise and guidance to support custom data analytics and research study requests.Reviewing inbound research questions, requests, and study protocols to determine the feasibility of conducting studies within the context of the NCDR infrastructure.Working closely with physician members, and member committees to facilitate clinical, scientific, and strategic review of new research proposals.Work closely with the data analytics team and data analytics centers to review and assess the suitability of research proposals.Work closely with the data analytics team and data analytics centers to facilitate the completion of accepted projects.Drafting study procurement documents that accurately capture the scope of work to be performed and translate client requests into statements of work, project budgets, and project contracts.Coordinating the activities of internal and external cross-functional teams and monitor the progress of study milestones and deliverables, ensuring quality and timeliness of project deliverables.Preparing and submitting IRB applications.Ensuring alignment of budgets with study needs and responsible for invoicing and tracking revenue and expenses for the life of the study.Preparing and submitting project status and effort reporting to stakeholders, including federal agencies, industry, committees, and internal staff.Represent ACC on internal and external groups, as assigned. Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external partners and clients.Anticipate risk and identify challenges early on and communicate project risk as well as possible risk solutions to Team Lead.Work with internal IT teams, NCDR registry product managers and others as appropriate to ensure the logic and application of registry data for various study types. Serve as a liaison between ACC registry management teams and external research partners.Required Qualifications:
4+ years of related work experience.Bachelor's degree in public health or related field, preferred.Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage and track multiple tasks simultaneously and autonomously and set priorities under strict deadlines.Knowledgeable of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and regulations governing research, data, and health information privacy, and data security.Proficient understanding of medical terminology specific to cardiology.Knowledge of applicable cardiovascular clinical procedures and techniques.Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.Familiarity with Windows-based office productivity software products, especially those currently in use at the American College of Cardiology (WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, PowerPoint, Monday.com, JIRA, Novatis, Confluence).Self-directed ability to initiate and follow through on projects and tasks.Ability to work across teams, departments and functions, providing project guidance and direction to colleagues and peers.Ability to travel to support College and committee meetings as needed.Desired Qualifications:
Master's Degree in public health or related field, preferred.Cardiovascular clinical experience desired.Research project legal contracting review exposure.About Us:
At the American College of Cardiology, we bring our hearts to work. We are a 500-person organization dedicated and committed to our mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for the past 70 years. When you join our team, you become part of a passionate culture that envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes.Every day, we are committed to supporting our more than 56,000 members and their patients around the globe and in doing so, ensure our staff have a positive environment of teamwork, collaboration, professionalism, and excellence. To learn more about why ACC has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare please visit our site at:
www.acc.org/jobs .What We Offer:
ACC values all members of our College family, including ACC staff. As the foundation of the organization, ACC staff enjoy world-class benefits and a culture of work-life balance. Our benefit offerings include insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability, and supplemental options), generous paid time off (pre-loaded vacation and sick, 12 holidays and an organizational shut-down during the last week of the year, parental leave, 2 community service days, and half-day summer Fridays), tuition assistance and a very competitive 10% retirement contribution after a year of service, and much more! You can visit our careers site for an overview of our full offerings:
https://www.acc.org/about-acc/jobs-at-the-acc . Please note that these offerings may change at any time.ACC believes in fair and equitable pay. Multiple factors are taken into consideration when we determine what salary to offer a selected candidate. These factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations. Our salary ranges differ based on the cost of labor in the local market where the job will be performed. For this role in Washington, DC (and other high-cost of labor markets if applicable, including California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Washington) the base salary range is: $75,000 - $90,000. The salary ranges for other locations in the US will vary based on the local labor market; ACC's Recruitment Team will be able to provide more information to candidates during initial discussions.COVID Considerations:
As an employer in the public health space, and an organization that serves members who are essential medical personnel, ACC requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon hire. Proof of vaccination will be required. Individuals can request an exemption from this requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, and those requests for reasonable accommodations will be evaluated individually.Equal Opportunity Employer:
ACC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.ACC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Crystal Nott, Sr. Director, People Resources & Engagement at cnott@acc.org or (202)375-6423.
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