The Research Project Manager (RPM) will be responsible for conducting all aspects of assigned research studies, primarily within the Division of Population Science, specifically within the Center for Clinical Cancer Genetics/Prevention and Center Outcomes/Policy Research.  Tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration.  Sponsor activities include coordinating trial startup and site startup activities, providing training to participating site research staff, regulatory submissions, safety event tracking and reporting, deviation/violation tracking and reporting, participant accrual tracking and reporting, conducting teleconferences, vendor management, coordinating communication with regulatory authorities and manufacturers, etc. The RPM will be responsible to report on his or her defined deliverables, to identify variances in project plan and to develop contingency plans when necessary to keep project milestones on track. The RPM will have a dual report in to their disease group manager and PIs and to CTO Leadership to develop and implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned clinical research activities conducted at DFCI. Specific tasks and responsibilities are varied and dependent upon project aims, scope and duration.

A Research Project Manager may also be assigned to oversee various operational and training aspects of the EPIC / OnCore application used by the DFCI Research Enterprise.  The RPM will work closely and collaboratively with a variety of faculty and staff at all levels throughout DFCI/BWH, and also will work in collaboration with the OnCore IS team and other key stakeholders.  The RPM will develop infrastructure, procedures, and tracking systems for project management services performed.  Project management responsibilities would include coordinating the on boarding of new research staff training, maintaining workflows, facilitating all questions related to OnCore and defining grant and research specific reporting for the DFCI. The RPM will be supervised and supported by the Director of Operations to develop and implement strategies that will ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in all assigned clinical research activities conducted within the system at DFCI. This individual is responsible for creating a proactive, knowledgeable and cohesive project management platform that will support the research community.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The Research Project Manager I will work independently under general supervision of a Principal Investigator, Research Scientists and/or higher level Research Project Managers.  This position may be responsible for some or all of the following:

• Responsible for day-to-day oversight and management aspects of assigned projects according to protocol specifications (may include clinical trials).
• Determine patient eligibility, including extracting data from patient medical records and may be responsible for recruitment, consenting and enrollment of study participants.
• Responsible for database management which may include database design with PI directives, informatics and data dictionaries. Maintain study-related databases, and prepare protocol-related reports.
• Responsible for IRB submissions, correspondence, and regulatory binders, including minor administrative amendments.
• Coordination of focus groups and/or administration of qualitative and quantitative interviews.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and data integrity of patient information, which may include medical and/or genetic testing information.
• May be responsible for specimen collection, depending on assigned projects.
• Facilitate project start-up for multi-sites studies.
• May be responsible for scheduling research team meetings and conference calls, facilitating mailings and other project-related administrative tasks.
• May oversee workflow direction to junior level staff.

• Bachelors’ degree required, public health, social sciences, or related field preferred
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years related experience working in a clinical, academic research, or similar setting;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Essential attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong ability to both work as a member of and effectively and proactively lead teams.
• Experience with database management (Microsoft Access preferred) and statistical analysis software (SAS preferred).
• Comfortable in a clinic environment, including ability to interact with patients.
• Research career interest in women’s health or health policy a plus.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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