Research Project Manager - Pediatrics

Position: Research Project Manager

Department: Pediatrics Research

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for overseeing and managing one or more domestic and/or international research studies under the direction of senior managers/directors and Principal Investigators. The Research Project Manager oversees protocol design, study implementation, administrative operations, and tools required to satisfy scientific objectives and business goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Study Development & Protocols: Collaborate with the study team to design and develop study protocols, assessment instruments, Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, and Data Use Agreements (DUAs).
• Project Operations & Coordination: Schedule and coordinate study team meetings, communications, and documentation with internal team members, external collaborators, and across all study sites. Monitor ongoing study implementation.
• Participant Administration: Assist with patient recruitment, schedule study visits, enter and update patient data, and administer questionnaires as needed.
• Financial & Contract Management: Monitor project budgets and spending. Coordinate contracts with independent consultants and subcontractors.
• Grants & Compliance: Coordinate new grant applications, ensure full compliance with reporting requirements to the NIH and other grant funding institutions, and assist with manuscript and presentation preparation.
• Staff Supervision: Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and managing effort for research support staff working on a full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Requires Masters Degree (or equivalent combination of education and years of research experience)

• Master's Degree + 3 years of research experience (Bachelor's Degree + 5 years can be substituted)

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

$66,000.00- $96,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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