Program Manager

Overview

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Program Manager role at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Working independently and under general supervision from the Principal Investigator, provides support to clinical and social science research studies. May be responsible for the following activities: making independent judgment of suitability of potential subjects for study participation, developing and implementing recruitment strategies, recommending changes to protocols, and overseeing the work of more entry level staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates curriculum development for an online didactic curriculum in family planning capacity-building with a national audience.
  
• Identifies and synthesizes existing gold-standard didactic materials and creates new content to supplement.
  
• Oversees operation of the course including participant recruitment, session preparation, faculty engagement, and scheduling.
  
• Oversees evaluation of the course’s impact including supporting the PI in designing assessment materials and conducting data collection.
  
• Performs literature searches, as appropriate.
  
• Assists with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  
• Assists PI with preparation for conference presentations and written published articles.
  
• Assists PI in identifying funding opportunities, applying for grants.
  

Primary Administrative Duties

• Manages all grant budgets for the Janiak Research Program, including salary planning for the PI and research staff.
  
• Directs QA activities related to human subject’s research compliance (IRB application oversight, auditing of processes and materials, coordination of Electronic Lab Notebook compliance).
  
• Coordinates purchasing (infrastructure and supplies) for the Program with departmental administration.
  
• Coordinates engagement of external contractors as needed.
  
• In conjunction with the Principal Investigator, develops and implements new research protocols including design, data collection systems, and institutional review board approval.
  
• Responsible for training and orienting new staff.
  
• Serves as a liaison to external collaborators for financial and IRB matters.
  
• Maintains website for specific programs/initiatives within the lab, as well as the overall lab website, in collaboration with web designers/administrators.
  

Primary Management Duties

• Supervises the overall operation and smooth functioning of the research program, including delegating tasks and responsibilities to other members.
  
• Interviews candidates, reviews resumes and CVs.
  
• Reviews and writes job descriptions for open positions.
  
• Carries out annual performance evaluation of the research assistant staff.
  
• Trains and independently supervises research staff, student interns, sponsored staff, and volunteers in specific procedures.
  
• Supervises, teaches, and advises all members on established protocol and data analysis.
  
• Oversees all purchase order requisitions by other members, prepares special orders, web orders, check requests, and expense reports.
  
• Works independently to resolve billing disputes between vendors and Accounts Payable.
  
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required

• Ability to work independently.
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results (quantitative and qualitative).
  
• Knowledge of how to comply with clinical and social science research protocols.
  
• High degree of computer literacy.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
  
• Careful attention to detail.
  
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, cultural humility, and respect for subjects’ rights and individual needs.
  
• Ability to supervise research assistants and coordinate project contributions across diverse teams.
  

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

This is a one year termed position with the possibility to extend contingent on funding availability.

Work Location

75 Francis Street — Hybrid

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$62,400.00 - $90,750.40/Annual

Grade

6

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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