Research Project Manager - Dana-Farber Network

The Research Project Manager will work independently under general supervision of a more senior manager within their disease group or Clinical Trials Office. This position may be responsible for some or all of the following:

• Responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of assigned projects.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of Trial Master File (TMF).
• Initiates, plans, facilitates and oversees the research project start-up, active and close out phases.
• Responsible for Case Report Form design with PI directives. Maintain study-related databases and prepare protocol-related reports as needed.
• May be responsible for scheduling research team meetings and conference calls, facilitating mailings and other project-related administrative tasks.

In addition to performing the above responsibilities, this position will require the individual to work on an increasingly independent basis with less supervision, and may also be required to:

• Oversee the coordination, execution and overall management of several clinical trials.
• Assist senior manager(s) in the development of a project plan that serves as a guiding document that provides overall direction, expectation of deliverables and stated milestones for the participating sites to ensure the success of the project.
• Responsible for assuring that the project team meets all deadlines and is also to maintain an ongoing working relationship with Research team and Principal Investigators.
• Responsible for developing the systems, tools, and infrastructure needed for project management core activities, including study start-up activities, coordinating and managing site activation, research staff training, regulatory submissions, event tracking and reporting, deviation and violation tracking and reporting, participant accrual tracking and reporting.
• Participation in study and research meetings for each regional site as scheduled.
• Prepares and presents status reports to key stakeholders. Depending on project needs, these reports may include information about project timelines, status of deliverables, and/or resources requirements
• Regional site data collection, maintaining metrics, and circulating dashboards and reports to regional site leadership and staff and the Clinical Trials Office.
• Assist in implementation of OnCore financial module and ensuring seamless process across all regional sites.
• Travels to DFCI regional sites on a regular basis to meet with stakeholders in person.

• Bachelor’s degree required in a field relevant to clinical research.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience with project management and experience working on clinical trials (multi-center, oncology trials perferred).
• Experience in an academic institution and proven history of success in clinical research field is preferred.
• Must have strong knowledge of regulatory affairs, research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to perform routine tasks related to the coordination of assigned clinical trials without supervision.
• Ability to identify problems or potential obstacles and resolve many situations independently.
• Demonstrates an ability to mentor others and assist in the resolution of complex issues.
• Exhibits good judgment when determining appropriate escalation.
• Thorough and complete understanding of applicable federal and local regulations, DF/HCC policies and standard operating procedures, and DFCI monitoring practices.
• Independently performs all primary duties listed above with minimal supervision.

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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